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Welcome to week one.  This first week we will introduce nanotechnology. As you will learn, defining the term itself can be a challenge and the discipline has a rich and somewhat controversial history. We will conclude the week with a tour of the different types of materials in the nanotechnology pantheon that sets up the class for the weeks to come. Getting to know you is important to us. Please take a few moments to complete the Welcome Survey.

Lectures:

Lecture 1.1: About the Class (9:06) 

Lecture 1.2: Defining Nanotechnology  (7:27) 

Lecture 1.3: A Brief History of Nanotechnology  (11:35) 

Lecture 1.4: Nanotechnology: Now and Future  (7:53) 

Lecture 1.5: Why go Small? New Worlds for Materials (11:06) 

Lecture 1.6: Why go Small? More Stuff, More Surface (11:04) 

Lecture 1.7: Why Go Small? Unique Properties (9:48)

Lecture 1.8: The nanotechnology Zoo Part 1 (15:38)

Lecture 1.9: The Nanotechnology Zoo Part 2 (9:32)

Week 1 lecture series   (pdf)

Demonstrations & Explanations:

Lecture 1.5 Demo: New Worlds for Materials (1:29)

Lecture 1.6 Demo: NanoFruit: Why Go Small- Numbers and Surface (6:11)

     To review the worksheets that Professor Colvin mentions in the NanoFruit video, see In-Depth Resources 

Small Talk episode #1  (21:13)

'Basic' quizzes are for students seeking a statement of accomplishment.  'In-depth' quizzes are for those seeking a statement of accomplishment with distinction. The in-depth track requires students complete all basic activities plus the in-depth activities.

Basic Quiz: Introduction to Nanotechnology

In-Depth Quiz: Introduction to Nanotechnology

Provocative Survey 1: Hype, promotion or all of the above?