3credit hour(s)Prerequisite:CHEM 1215 + CHEM 1215L + ENGT 1012 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of nanoscience and nanotechnology, a rapidly expanding field with broad engineering/societal implications. Students will explore the synthesis of nanomaterials and the advanced characterization techniques used to analyze them, including Electron Microscopy (SEM/TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Additionally, ethical, legal, and environmental considerations surrounding nanotechnology will be examined. Through lab reports, group discussions, and a final term paper and presentation on a selected nanomaterial, students will refine their critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills, fostering a deeper understanding of the field.