Nanosystems Engineering - Louisiana Tech University

Nanosystems Engineering from Louisiana Tech University is a Campus Bachelor Nanotechnology degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Nanotechnology may be defined as (1) research or technology development at the atomic, molecular or macromolecular levels, in the length scale of approximately 1-100 nanometers; ( 2) creating and using structures that have novel properties or functions because of their small size; or (3) controlling or manipulating matter on the atomic scale. Like biotechnology and information technology, it is a growth industry with the potential to greatly change the world in which we live. Nanosystems engineering can be considered the branch of engineering that deals with the development of materials, devices, or systems that have features smaller than 100 nanometers (1 nanometer is a billionth of a meter), especially with the manipulation of individual molecules. The purpose of the undergraduate program at Louisiana Tech University is to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills in integrating basic nanoscale science with engineering fundamentals to design and develop useful technology. The program combines the fundamentals of the basic sciences (chemistry, physics, and biology), engineering principles, and the practical aspects of current technological tools of nanoscience to produce engineers capable of solving special kinds of problems. In order to provide depth and focus in possible applications of nanotechnology , students select an engineering concentration area as part of their curriculum from one of the following: biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or microsystems engineering. Graduates with a nanosystems engineering degree will have many opportunities at the boundaries of traditional engineering due to the cross-disciplinary nature of their degree. We expect many of the graduates of this program may choose to pursue research-based careers by going on to graduate study or working at government laboratories and/or research centers. Graduates who wish to work in a commercial environment will find ever expanding opportunities in the many new nanotechnology companies that are emerging. The National Science Foundation projects ???the market for nanotechnology??? to be over $1 trillion annually within the next 10-15 years and has estimated that two million workers will be needed to support nanotechnology industries by 2015. Whatever the environment, commercial or research, these employment opportunities will be very exciting and at the cutting edge of technology. Nanosystems Engineering Program Educational Objectives Our graduates will possess a solid background in engineering fundamentals with an in-depth knowledge about nanotechnology and its applications to a variety of disciplines Our graduates will be employed in successful careers in the fields of engineering and/or science, or pursuing post-graduate study in related fields Our graduates will exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as professional and ethical principles, and function effectively as members and leaders of multidisciplinary teams Our graduates will engage in life-long learning in order to remain technically current in their field and to know about contemporary issues in their field. View more details on Louisiana Tech University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nanotechnology courses.