MECE 4383 Introduction to Micro and Nano Structures

This course is an introduction to micro/nano structures (MNS) and covers the following topics: nano- and micro- engineering; current developments and needs; MN systems, structures and devices; classification and scaling laws; fundamentals of microfabrication, synthesis of MNS; micro- and nano-electromechanical systems; quantum mechanics; carbon nano-tubes (CNTs); dynamics and control of MNS; analysis, design and fabrication of MNS for certain engineering applications. Software packages such as MATLAB are used for numerical simulations of mechanical engineering MNS applications.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

A grade of 'C' or better in MECE 2302 and MECE 3450.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Mechanical Engineering

Offered

Fall/Spring/Summer