• Nano 700: Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3 hours)

The course is focused on defining nanotechnology and nanoscience as research and technology development fields. It describes the historical turning points in the development of nanotechnology and shows how it crosses the boundaries of physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to provide new insights into the nature of matter and its remarkable potential for new technology. Examples of products and applications for nanotechnology are emphasized. Nanotechnology-related material science topics, the crossover from bulk to quantum mechanical properties (magnetic, mechanical, electrical, optical, and interaction with living tissues) as well as quantum mechanics principles are covered. Properties of carbon nanostructures, as well as their uses, are discussed. The course explores the possibility of developing nano-devices made from a single nanostructure and its functionalization to carry out a task on its own. In addition, the use of functional nanoparticles in medicine for treatment (drug delivery) and diagnosis (contrast enhancers), molecular manufacturing based on the nanofactory without self-replication and useful non-replicating nanobots, are showcased.

• Nano 701: Semiconductor Devices (3 hours)

This course describes atomic bonds and important concepts related to atomic spatial placement in both three-dimensional and two-dimensional crystals. It introduces current carriers in semiconductors, the model of conduction by two types of carriers that distinguishes semiconductors from metals: free electrons and holes among bound electrons, layers with predominantly electron-based conduction (N-type layers) and layers with predominantly hole-based conduction (P-type layers), and the concepts and effects of N-type and P-type doping. The effects of doping are discussed, as well as the fundamental techniques of crystal growth and doping. Energy bands, energy gaps, effective mass, and density of states are explored as fundamental elements of the energy-band model required for proper understanding of semiconductor device operation. The descriptions of carrier-related phenomena such as drift, diffusion, generation, and recombination are emphasized. The P-N junction, charge transport in p-n junctions and metal-semiconductor contacts, and the operation of field effect (MOSFET) and bipolar junction (BJT) transistors are all discussed.

• Nano 702: Nanomaterials Structures (3 hours)

The aim of this course is to qualitatively describe how the nanoparticle size can affect the morphology, crystal structure, reactivity, and electrical properties. It focuses on the physical chemistry of solid surface, fundamentals of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation as well as continued growth immediately after the initial nucleation, and basics for control of particle size, size distribution and chemical composition. Properties of one-dimensional nanostructures (nanotubes, nanorods, nanowires), nanoporous materials, and nanostructured bulk materials are discussed. Features of the two- dimensional structures, thin films and self-assembled monolayers are presented. Simple geometric calculations of surface energy, coordination number, and volume fraction related to nanoscale properties are highlighted. Examples of applications of nanostructures and nano materials such as nanoscale and molecular electronics, catalysis of gold nanocrystals, nanobots, nanoparticles as biomolecular probes, bandgap engineered quantum devices, nanomechanics, carbon nanotube emitters, photoelectrochemical cells and photonic crystals and plasmon devices.

• Nano 703: Nanofabrication and Characterization (3 hours)

This course gives a comprehensive overview of nanomaterials synthesis and characterization. Methods for creating nanostructured materials, such as sol-gel methods, chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer deposition, physical vapor deposition, metal-induced crystallization and thermal treatments are discussed. Synthesis of one-dimensional nanostructures (nanotubes, nanorods, nanowires), nanoporous materials, and nanostructured bulk materials are discussed. Processes used to synthesis two- dimensional structures, thin films and self-assembled monolayers, and lift-off lithography are presented. Top-down and bottom-up approaches are also discussed. Characterization of nanomaterials in terms of chemical, mechanical, optical, structural and morphological properties are introduced.​

• Nano 704: Multiscale and Multiphysics Modeling (3 hours)

Various computational methods are covered in this course that are helpful for multiscale and multiphysics analyses. Multiphysics involves the analysis of multiple, simultaneous physical phenomena. These simultaneous phenomena can include heat transfer, fluid flow, deformation, electromagnetics, acoustics, molecular dynamics, cellular automata, the lattice Boltzmann method, the finite element method, and their coupling techniques. Examples for multiscale and multiphysics analyses and are provided, including those for composite materials, metallic materials, biomaterials, and blood vessel aneurysms, electromechanical rail guns, and fluid structure analysis of composite structures.​

• Nano 705: Micro and Nanoelectromechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS) (3 hours)

This course aims at covering of Micro and Nano systems. It provides the necessary knowledge and skills to design, model, fabricate and testing of micro and nano systems. The course includes case studies.

• Nano 706: Nano Biomaterials (3 hours)

The Course aims at introducing the up-to-date used Nano biomaterials. The course also provides students with description of bio nano materials structure and processing, in addition to clinical applications of Nano biomaterials in medicine and medical devices. The course includes case studies.

• Nano 707: Design and Automation of Nanodevices (3 hours)

This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the design, automation and control of Nano systems. The course includes case studies.

• Nano 708: Chemistry of Nanomaterials (3 hours)

The course provides students with the chemical properties and reactions of Nanomaterials. Topics covered include the chemical composition of Nanomaterials, nucleation, bio and kinetic energy, reactivity, catalysis, characterization, and other related topics. The course includes case studies.

• Nano 709: Nanoelectronics Devices and Systems (3 hours)

This course aims at providing the students with the design of nanoscale electronic devices and tools, and using these tools to build future systems. The course includes case studies related to nanoelectronics devices.

• Nano 710: Thin Films Science and Technology (3 hours)

This course aims at providing the physics and design aspects related to thin film technologies. It also provides better understanding of the different techniques used in producing and characterization of thin films. Thin films case studies will be presented throughout the course work.

• Nano 711: Nano Medicine (3 hours)​

This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to Nano medicine. It will also discuss applications of nanoscience and nanotechnology in the medical field such as: diagnosis, imaging, treatment, surgery, drug administration and drug manufacturing. The course includes case studies.

• Nano 712: Nanotechnology Applications in Solar Cells (3 hours)

The aim of this course is to use Nanomaterials that are involved in the design and manufacturing of solar cells to improve the device efficiency and lowering its production costs. Case studies will be presented throughout the course work.

• Nano 713: Electrochemical Nanodevices (3 hours)

This course focuses on the use of electrochemical methods for manufacturing and analyzing nano-systems/materials for various applications. The course includes case studies.

• Nano 714: Water Desalination Using Nanotechnology (3 hours)

This course aims at covering the up to date nanotechnology used in water desalination. It also discusses the most recent applications in nanotechnology for water and wastewater treatment. Case studies will be presented throughout the course work.

• Nano 715: Special Topics in Nanotechnology A (3 hours)

Selected coverage of topics specializing in different fields in nanoengineering and nanoscience.

• Nano 716: Special Topics in Nanotechnology B (3 hours)

Selected coverage of topics specializing in different fields in nanotechnology applications.

• Nano 717: Seminar (1 hour)

This course aims at providing students with the opportunity to develop the necessary skills in innovative research in nanotechnology through constructive thinking, reading, presentation and evaluation of research and to develop both scientific and technical writing skills.

• Nano 500: Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Circuits (0 hour)

The course covers the fundamentals of analogue electrical and electronics circuits. It includes a number of topics with emphasis on the definition of basic electrical and electronic elements and devices such as resistance, capacitance, inductance, voltage and current sources. P-N junction diodes characteristics. Diodes analysis, Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) and Field-Effect Transistors (FET). Transistors characteristics and analysis, basics of operational amplifiers: analysis and applications.

• Nano 799: Master Thesis (9 hours)

Individual research under the direction of a faculty member (s) and committee leading to preparation, completion, and oral defense of a thesis:

1. Nano 799 A: M.Sc. Thesis (9 hours)
2. Nano 799 B: M.Sc. Thesis (6 hours)
3. Nano 799 C: M.Sc. Thesis (3 hours)
4. Nano 799 D: M.Sc. Thesis (0 hour)