Chemistry - Nanotechnology Option (B.S.)
Administered by Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology
Effective Fall 2010
Requirements for the Major (B.S.) - In addition to meeting general education requirements, the following courses are required:
52.115 Chemistry for the Sciences 1
52.116 Chemistry for the Sciences 2
52.231 Organic Chemistry I
52.232 Organic Chemistry II
52.251 Inorganic Chemistry
52.281 Introduction to Scientific Literature
52.321 Analytical Chemistry
52.361 Physical Chemistry I
53.125 Calculus I
53.126 Calculus II
53.225 Calculus III
54.211 General Physics I
54.212 General Physics II
Nanotechnology Courses - 18 credits
89.403 *Nanotechnology Practicum (6) - which includes the following:
E SC 211 Material Safety, & Equipment Overview
E SC 212 Basic Nanotechnology Processes
89.406 *Nanotechnology Practicum (6) - which includes the following:
E SC 213 Materials in Nanotechnology
E SC 214 Lithography for Nanotechnology
89.408 *Nanotechnology Practicum (6) - which includes the following:
E SC 215 Materials Modification in Nanotechnology
E SC 216 Characterization & Testing of Nanofabricated Struct. & Materials
* Taken at PSU Center for Nanotechnology Education & Utilization Facility
Restricted Electives (6-8 credits)
52.322 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
52.333 Advanced Organic
52.341 Biochemistry 1
52.362 Physical Chemistry II
52.371 Intro Polymer
52.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
52.482 Advanced Topics
52.492 Research 1