Introduction to Nanotechnology/ Nanoscience The 5 Ws

WHO Majors in Chemistry Physics Biology Biotechnology Engineering & Technology High School their high schools Students from other colleges during Summer School

WHAT Introduction to Nanotechnology 2 Credits 1 Lecture 2 Laboratory Topics Size & Scale Electrical Properties of Materials Quantum Effects Biosensors Tours Nanofabrication Facility - PSU Local Industry

Exploration Dialog Application More WHAT Apply Concepts of Cognitive Science Heavy use of Hands-on Activities Use the Manufacturing Learning Module and the Engineering Learning Cycle

Critical Parts of Learning Cycle Exploration - new concepts should be introduced with minimum explanation and allow students to “construct” basic concepts Exploration Dialog Application

Dialog - present theory, standard terminology, and ideas in relation to what students have done in the exploration. The dialog can extend the basic concepts to the more complex leading to either an application or another exploration. Critical Parts of Learning Cycle Exploration Dialog Application

Critical Parts of Learning Cycle Application - This section of the cycle presents a problem typical of an industrial situation for the student to solve or develop deeper knowledge Application Exploration Dialog

WHERE Course will be packaged to offer on campus or at local high schools and Career Technical Centers Under the CCAC Dual Enrollment Program

When The first offering is scheduled for Summer 2004 on campus at CCAC. Engineering Technology Department

WHY The course will hopefully interest and attract students from many disciplines to the Nanofabrication Certificate and Degree Program

Dr. Pearley Cunningham CCAC 1750 Clairton Road West Mifflin, PA Phone (412) or