Harper NanoScience Program:
Nanoscience technology provides a program for students to become skilled technicians in this cutting-edge, emerging field. Nanotechnology is the science of manipulating atoms and molecules at the nanometer scale (1-100 nanometers). Graduates of this 64-66 credit-hour AAS degree program will be prepared to work as technicians and manufacturing and production workers within industries using nanoscience and microscience technologies, including areas of research and development, production, manufacturing, and sales.
NAN 121 Fundamentals of Nanoscience I (2-2) 3 hrs.
Studies the field of nanotechnology, the capability to observe and manipulate systems at the molecular or atomic scale that is affecting all traditional sciences. Provides an introduction to the history, tools, materials, and current and emerging
applications of nanotechnology.
NAN 122 Fundamentals of Nanoscience II (2-2) 3 hrs.
Covers nanoscience aspects as they relate to the fields of chemistry and physics. Emphasizes the impact of new
developments in nanotechnology. Atomic structure, bonding, photonics, quantum effects, and wave/particle structure will be discussed with a focus on nanotechnology. Feasibility of implementation will be covered as well as the development of
a nanoscale understanding of properties such as color, magnetism, electrical forces, strength, and rigidity.
Prerequisite: NAN 121 with a grade of C or better.
NAN 211 Nanoelectronics (2-2) 3 hrs.
Covers state-of-the-art processes currently used for the fabrication of microelectronic and nanoelectronic devices.
Students will learn to qualify and use semiconductor process equipment, inspect devices and perform electrical
measurements on semiconductor devices. Considerations such as cost, manufacturing methodology, and societal
impacts will be covered. Approaches for the development of quantum computers, holographic memories, and biological
systems will be discussed.
Prerequisite: MTH 103 and NAN 122 with grades of C or better.
NAN 221 Nanobiotechnology (2-2) 3 hrs.
Studies the use of nanotechnology as it applies to biological and agricultural applications. Includes detecting and identifying DNA and proteins; drug delivery and medical imaging; mimicking biological systems to develop catalysts; nanoscale movement and information systems; and nanotechnology for agricultural applications such as ethanol production, sorbitolbased fuel cells, genetics, and uses of cellulose.
Prerequisite: BIO 110 and NAN 122 with grades of C or better.
NAN 231 Nanomaterials (2-2) 3 hrs.
Discusses the opportunity and challenge of nanomaterialbased products from pharmaceutical coatings to smogreducing
paints to individual crystal structure determination. Includes manufacturing processes along with reliability and
quality control aspects.
Prerequisite: MTH 103 and NAN 122 with grades of C or better.
NAN 241 Nanoscience Manufacturing (2-2) 3 hrs.
Presents an overview of quality methods as they relate to nanotechnology. Emphasizes statistical process control
(SPC), design of experiments (DOE), gage repeatability and reliability (R&R), statistical significance, correlation, teambased problem solving, failure mode analysis, theory of inventive thinking (TRIZ), graphical statistical analysis,
analysis of variance (ANOVA), and an introduction to ISO certification.
Prerequisite: MTH 165, NAN 211, NAN 221, and PHY 122 with grades of C or better.
NAN 295 Independent Research in Nanoscience (0-3 to 0-9) 1-3 hrs.
Provides experimental exploration of an authentic scientific research topic under the supervision of a faculty member. This
laboratory course is designed to teach the principles and practices of modern experimental nanotechnology. Credit is
contingent on the submission of a final report. Consent of the program coordinator is necessary to register for this course.
NAN 299 Nanoscience Internship (1-20) 6 hrs.
Applies and expands nanoscience skills and knowledge in a research or industrial setting. Conducted jointly by Harper
College and a research institution or industrial partner which will provide students authentic experiences using nanoscience instrumentation. Students must complete a minimum of 200 contact hours and submit a final report to earn 6 semester credit hours.
Prerequisite or corequisite: NAN 241 with a grade of C or better, prior consultation with instructor, and consent of
program coordinator.
