Nanosystems Engineering Educational Objectives

(revised 11/7/2007)

The educational objectives of the Nanosystems Engineering program are to produce graduates that:

• NSENPO1: possess a solid background in engineering fundamentals with an in-depth knowledge about nanotechnology and its applications to a variety of disciplines.
• NSENPO2: are employed in successful careers in the fields of engineering and/or science, or pursuing post-graduate study in related fields.
• NSENPO3: exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as professional and ethical principles, and function effectively as members and leaders of multidisciplinary teams.
• NSENPO4: engage in life-long learning in order to remain technically current in their field and to know about contemporary issues in their field.

Nanosystems Engineering Expected Outcomes

(revised 11/7/2007)

Graduates of the Nanosystems Engineering program will have:

• NSENEO1: An in-depth understanding of engineering principles and nanotechnology concepts in a core area of engineering.
• NSENEO2: A broad understanding of engineering, and scientific principles & responsibilities, and the ability to apply these principles to design and analysis.
• NSENEO3: An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs subject to realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and/or sustainability.
• NSENEO4: A broad understanding of social, cultural, and ethical principles and responsibilities.
• NSENEO5: An ability to identify, define and solve complex problems that cut across disciplines.
• NSENEO6: An ability to apply math, science, and engineering to problems at the interface between engineering and nanotechnology.
• NSENEO7: An ability to communicate effectively using appropriate technology and efficiently use information resources.
• NSENEO8: An ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and understand team dynamics.
• NSENEO9: The ability to design experiments that will provide meaningful answers, and collect and interpret measurements.
• NSENEO10: A significant professional or research experience prior to graduation.
• NSENEO11: An ability to use modern engineering tools in experiments, analysis and design, and to assess the appropriateness of these tools.
• NSENEO12: An understanding of contemporary Nanosystems Engineering applications of Technology and their societal implications.