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Nanochemistry
Chemistry is primarily a molecular science. As chemists have continued to seek solutions to problems in diverse areas, such as the environment, medicine/biotechnology, and alternative energies, the answers have led them into the nanometer size regime. Here, at the emerging interface with biology and physics, chemists are developing nanomaterials for drug delivery systems, carbon nanotubes, dye-sensitized solar cells, and semiconductor nanowires. All of these discoveries are not only built upon molecular structures ranging in size from 1-100 nanometers, but depend upon the fundamental properties of nanomaterials. “Nano” is not simply about things that are small, but about the unique properties that exist only in the nano-domain. Nanochemistry continues to evolve as chemists utilize their skills in synthesis and chemical modification, and employ state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology to characterize and manipulate nanostructures.
In addition to the Nanoscale Science Core Curriculum, students choosing to specialize in Nanochemistry have the following class options:
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Directed General Education
Courses
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| Course No. |
Course Name |
Hours |
| Biol 04-112/113 |
General Botany and Laboratory |
4 |
Math 17-120
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Calculus I |
4 |
| Phys
25-120/121 |
Classical Physics I and Laboratory |
5 |
Phil 39-274
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Introduction to Ethics
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3 |
| Total Directed Hours |
16 |
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Nanoscale Chemistry Emphasis Required Courses
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| Course No. |
Course Name |
Hours |
Chem 24-532/533
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Physical Chemistry I and Lab
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4 |
| Chem 24-344/345 |
Organic Chemistry II and Lab OR
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5 |
| Chem 24-322/323 |
Quantitative Analysis and Lab |
5 |
| Chem 24-552/555 |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and Lab
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4
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| Chem 24-534 |
Physical Chemistry II |
3 |
| Total Chemistry Emphasis Required Hours |
16 |
