<p>Seminar, discussion, laboratory, and field trip, 30 to 60 hours. Limited to high school students. Introduction of advanced concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology, with emphasis on applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology in other research fields and industries. Laboratories introduce students to research methods, experiment development, scientific writing, and presentation skills. Students devise and execute their own exploratory nanoscience experiments, and present them to technical audience. Offered only as part of Summer Institute. P/NP grading.</p>

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

Chemistry is concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of substances, the transformations of these substances into others by reactions, and the kinds of energy changes that accompany these reactions.

General Catalog

Applications of Nanoscience

CHEM 8

2 to 4 units