Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
Conference Track: Engineering
Education
Selection1:
Paper
Language:
English
Keywords:
Nanotechnology, Converging Technologies, Curriculum Integration,
Web-based Learning, Cooperative Learning
Contact Title: Dr.
Contact First Name: Tsung-chow (Joe)
Contact Last Name: Su
University:
Florida Atlantic University
Web:
http://www.me.fau.edu/faculty/su.html
Position:
Professor
Country:
USA
Email:
su@fau.edu
Fax:
(561) 297-2825
Paper Title:
Abstract:
Florida Atlantic University offered its first course on
nanotechnology in the fall semester of 2003 with the objective to
introduce students with diversified backgrounds to the expanding nano-world.
An elective course “Introduction to Nanotechnology” offered
through the Department of Mechanical Engineering received substantial
enthusiasm as the most enrolled elective course in the department.
The course text by Mark Ratner and Daniel Ratner Nanotechnology: A
Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea provided students an overview of
technology progression as well as a background for hands-on laboratory
experimentation and design proposals.
The course also used National Science Foundation funded curriculum
materials including the Lab Manual for Nanoscale Science and Technology
and Exploring the Nanoworld with LEGO® Brick developed by the University
of Wisconsin. Web-based
learning supplemented class materials to increase exposure to students and
bring material forward for discussion. This course has effectively encouraged not only students but
local professionals to participate in design proposals and to pursue
further nanotechnology studies. Based
on the enthusiasm and student fascination with nanotechnology education, a
proposal has been written and submitted to the NSF for additional funds to
integrate nanotechnology into undergraduate education.
Mailing Address:
Florida Atlantic University
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991
Phone:
Authors:
Dr. Tsung-chow (Joe) Su / su@fau.edu /
Florida Atlantic University /(P)
Marc Dudas / zepfloyd18@yahoo.com /
Florida Atlantic University
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