NanoEngineering
NanoEngineering emphasizes micro-nanoscale engineering courses necessary to work in areas such as semiconductor manufacturing, molecular electronics, integrated silicon photonics, nanomedicine, micro- and nano-electromechanical systems, thin film technologies, and other applications of nanotechnology. The engineering coursework is grounded in a strong foundation of mathematics and physics. This program uses multidisciplinary approaches in solving problems with a global understanding of engineering design, systems optimization, and fabrication techniques. Graduates will address the complex needs and challenges of cutting-edge nanotechnology using manufacturing, characterization, and analysis tools including those in a cleanroom environment. Rose-Hulman’s NanoEngineering graduates are trained to take up any demanding jobs for the development of new technologies or to pursue graduate school for further studies in engineering or physics.
Mission: To provide a coherent foundation of physics and cutting-edge engineering that leads to a large variety of possibilities for its graduates. NanoEngineering graduates are trained in design, optimization, fabrication, and testing of semiconductor and nanoscale systems. Graduates are enabled to practice their dynamic and progressive engineering profession in emerging fields as responsible citizens of the global society.
Vision: To cultivate in students the responsibility, independence, and knowledge that allows them to be fully engaged engineers in all disciplines, to continuously improve their knowledge and skills, and to be engaged in the development process of emerging nanotechnologies and semiconductor manufacturing.
NE Program Educational Objectives
Based on our mission and the needs of our constituents, our graduates will:
- solve complex problems, create new knowledge, and incorporate innovative solutions.
- be a good citizen of the world, participate in solving major world problems such as climate change and poverty, and develop products and policies that are ethically, socially, and economically responsible.
- adopt and learn new skills, engage in lifelong learning, continue developing their knowledge, and teach others the benefits and limitations of their field.
- explain complex problems to a wide audience of different backgrounds and bridge the gap between different fields of study.
- collaborate, work well in a diverse and interdisciplinary team, and build relationships.
| Outcome 1: |
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Outcome 2: | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Outcome 3: | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences |
| Outcome 4: | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Outcome 5: | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Outcome 6: | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Outcome 7: | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
Courses taken in the respective departments:
| Subjects | #Classes | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physics (PH) | 11 | 44 |
| Math (MA) | 6 | 27 |
| Chemistry (CHEM) | 2 | 8 |
| CSSE/ME | 1 | 4 |
| EM | 2 | 4 |
| RHIT100 | 1 | 1 |
| ES | 1 | 4 |
| HSSA | 9 | 36 |
| NanoEngineering (NE) | 8 | 30 |
| NanoEngineering Design (NE) | 3 | 12 |
| Electives (SEM, Eng. and Free) | 6 | 24 |
| Total | 50 | 194 |
SUMMARY OF GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NANOENGINEERING
- All the courses listed above by the number.
- The program must be approved by the NE advisor.
- A list of the engineering electives is provided.
- SEM (Science, Engineering, Math) electives are courses that need to be taken at the 200 level (CHEM115 is allowed) or above in biology, biomathematics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics or physics.
- A free electives is any course in engineering, science, humanities, military science, or air science.
| Classes by Subjects | Hours |
|---|---|
| Physics Coursework | 44 |
| Chemistry and Mathematics Coursework | 35 |
| Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts (Standard requirement) | 36 |
| EM, ES, ME, RHIT100 Courses | 13 |
| NE Courses | 30 |
| NE Capstone Design | 12 |
| Engineering Electives | 16 |
| SEM and Free Electives | 8 |
| Total | 194 |
Foundation Physics Classes
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PH 235 | Many Particle Physics | 4 |
| PH 255 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PH 316 | Electric & Magnetic Fields | 4 |
| PH 317 | Electromagnetism | 4 |
| PH 325 | Advanced Physics Lab I | 4 |
| PH 327 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 4 |
| PH 401 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | 4 |
| PH 405 | Semiconductor Materials and Applications | 4 |
| Total | 32 |
General Foundation Classes
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PH 111 | Physics I | 4 |
| PH 112 | Physics II | 4 |
| PH 113 | Physics III | 4 |
| MA 111 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MA 112 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MA 113 | Calculus III | 5 |
| MA 221 | Matrix Algebra & Differential Equations I | 4 |
| MA 222 | Matrix Algebra & Differential Equations II | 4 |
| MA 223 or MA 381 | Engineering Statistics I or Intro to Probability w/ Apps to Stats | 4 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 113 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| Total | 47 |
Engineering Foundation
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EM 104 | Graphical Communications | 2 |
| NE 180 | Engineering at Nanoscale | 2 |
| NE 280 | Introduction to Nano-engineering | 4 |
| NE 320 | Fundamentals of Thin Films: Fabrication and Applications | 4 |
| NE 380 | Nanotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Ethics | 4 |
| NE 395 | Nanoscale Fabrication & Characterization Techniques | 4 |
| NE 406 | Semiconductor Devices and Fabrication | 4 |
| NE 407 | Nanoscale and Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
| NE 410 | Introduction to MEMS; Fabrication and Applications | 4 |
| ES 213 | Electrical Systems | 3 |
| ES 213L | Electrical Systems Lab | 1 |
| ME123 | Computer Programming | 4 |
| Engineering Elective | 16 | |
| Total | 56 |
Design Sequence
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EM 103 | Introduction to Design | 2 |
| NE 415 | NanoEngineering Design I | 4 |
| NE 416 | NanoEngineering Design II | 4 |
| NE 417 | NanoEngineering Design III | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
Approved Engineering 200-Level Electives (4 credit hours required)
- ECE 205 Circuits and Systems
- ES 201 Conservation and Accounting Principles
- ES 202 Fluid and Thermal Systems
- EM 204 Statics II
- OE 280 Geometric Optics
- NE 290 Directed Study
- NE 490 Directed Study
Approved Engineering Electives
- OE 360 Optical Materials
- OE 393 Fiber Optics
- OE 437 Introduction to Image Processing
- OE 450 Laser Systems and Applications
- OE 495 Optical Metrology
- NE 330 Materials Failure
- NE 411 Advanced Topics in MEMS
- NE 450 Nanomedicine
- NE 470 Special Topics in NanoEngineering
- NE 490 Directed Study
- CHE 315 Materials Science and Engineering
- ME 328 Materials Engineering
- ME 417 Advanced materials Engineering
- ME 422 Finite Elements for Engineering Applications
- EM 403 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- ECE 351 Analog Electronics
- ECE 250 Electronic Device Modeling
Plan of Study
Total credits required: 194
NOTES
*If students miss NE 180 in the freshmen or sophomore year, this requirement must be replaced with a 300 or 400-level NE course of at least 2 credits.
NE course descriptions are listed under the Physics and Optical Engineering Department.