Nanoscience (NANO)

NANO*3600  Computational Methods in Materials Science  Winter Only  (LEC: 3, LAB: 3)  [0.50]  
Many computational techniques have been brought to bear on the study of nanostructured matter. This course will present several of these techniques and will introduce a number of computational packages that can be used to study matter. Monte Carlo and ab initio methods along with molecular dynamics simulations will be studied, with an emphasis upon the implementation of the software packages and the appropriate interpretation of the results.
Prerequisite(s): MATH*2270, (CHEM*3860 or PHYS*3230)  
Department(s): Department of Physics  
Location(s): Guelph  
NANO*3800  Molecular and Nanoscale Spectroscopy  Winter Only  (LEC: 3, LAB: 3)  [0.50]  
Spectroscopy is the study of the interaction between light and matter and is the principal method to understand matter's structure and function. This course will examine the many spectroscopic techniques employed in the different spectral regions. Applications to probe matter organized as molecules and also as nanostructures such as self-assembled monolayers and quantum dots will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM*2070 or PHYS*3230  
Department(s): Department of Chemistry  
Location(s): Guelph  
NANO*4910  Nanoscience Research Project I  Summer, Fall, and Winter  (LAB: 12)  [1.00]  
Students will work with faculty in their laboratories on research topics of current interest. A final written paper and oral presentation of the work will be given by the students.
Prerequisite(s): 1.50 credits in NANO courses at the 3000 level.  
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.  
Department(s): Department of Chemistry  
Location(s): Guelph  
NANO*4920  Nanoscience Research Project II  Summer, Fall, and Winter  (LAB: 12)  [1.00]  
Students will work with faculty in their laboratories on research topics of current interest. A final written paper and oral presentation of the work will be given by the students.
Prerequisite(s): NANO*4910  
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.  
Department(s): Department of Chemistry  
Location(s): Guelph