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Johns Hopkins University | EN.540.440

Micro/Nanotechnology: the Science and Engineering of Small Structures

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.17)

The field of micro / nanotechnology has been gaining tremendous momentum as evidenced by an explosive rise in the number of publications, patents and commercial activities. This is an introductory course intended to expose students to the field as well as real world applications. Lectures will include an overview of scaling of material properties at the nanoscale, micro and nanofabrication methods and essential analytical tools of relevance to the field. All through the course, we will go over electronic, optical and biological applications of emerging micro and nanoscale devices and materials. Co-listed with EN.540.640. Only Undergraduate Seniors and Graduate students may join the course.

Spring 2014

(4.0)

Spring 2015

(4.33)

Spring 2014

Professor: David Gracias

(4.0)

The best aspects of this course were the broad overview of topics from the production to uses of micro technology, the knowledgeable instructor, and the high expectation of student work. The worst aspect of the course was the uneven distribution of work over the semester and the high writing requirement. Some suggestions for improving the course included making the class more interactive, a broader choice of topics for papers, and fewer lectures. Prospective students should know this class is lecture based and there are three papers and a presentation. The class is recommended.

Spring 2015

Professor: David Gracias

(4.33)

The best aspects of this course included the hands-on, research-based approach to the course, and the ability to develop and present a project of choice. Some students noted that the professor was encouraging and seemed genuinely interested in their research topics. While the structure of the class was unique, some students felt that the class at times seemed disorganized and that communication about scheduling changes could have been better. Prospective students can look forward to the opportunity to practice giving scientific presentations and gaining hands-on lab research experience.