Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering (NME) Option Program
The NME Option Program offers a discipline-tailored Option in Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering to a variety of majors in departments of the College of Engineering (CoE) and the College of Arts and Sciences (CA&S). It introduces students to nanoscale principles in molecular engineering, provides hands-on experience and stresses the interdisciplinary of this field.
Already in the sophomore year, NME students are introduced to the underlying physical concepts of nanoscale science and their implications to engineering. In seminars throughout the program, they achieve an awareness of the nanoscience and molecular engineering research conducted at the UW, and how these efforts are addressing societal challenges and needs. Through hands-on experiences in laboratory courses, independent research, and/or capstone design projects, NME students get the opportunity to test, apply and expand upon their knowledge in Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering.
The following information is for CHEM E Majors only. Non-CHEM E students, please contact your advising office for more information, or visit the NME Homepage.
NME Option for CHEM E Majors
| Required NME Option Courses in CHEM E | |
|---|---|
| NME 220 (4) | Lecture: Introduction to Molecular and Nanoscale Principles Offered Spring. |
| NME 221 (1) | Seminar: Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering Seminar I Offered Spring. |
| NME 321 (1) | Seminar: Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering Seminar II Offered Spring. |
| NME 421 (1) | Seminar: Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering Seminar III Offered Spring. |
| CHEM E 455 (3) or CHEM E 460 (3) |
Laboratory: Surface and Colloid Science Laboratory, offered in Autumn and Spring. OR |
| CHEM E 499 (3-6) | Research: Undergraduate Research. In order to the CHEM E 499, students must have a GPA in chemical engineering courses of 3.00 or higher. Arrange with research advisor. |
| List of Elective Courses* | |
|---|---|
| BIOEN/CHEM E 490 (3) | Engineering Materials for Biomedical Applications |
| BIOEN/CHEM E 491(3) | Controlled-Release Systems: Principles and Applications |
| BIOEN 492 CHEM E 458 (3) |
Surface Analysis |
| CHEM E/BIOEN 467 (3) | Biochemical Engineering |
| CHEM E/MSE 484 (3) | Electronic and Optoelectronic Polymers |
| EE 436 (3) | Medical Instrumentation |
| EE/MSE 486 (3) | Semiconductor Processing |
| ME/MSE 586 (3) | Active and sensing materials and their devices |
| MSE 333 (3) | Materials Characterization |
| MSE 481 (3) | Science and Technology of Nanostructures |
| MSE/CHEM 484 (3) | Materials Chemistry |
| NME 498 | NME Specialty Topics |
NME Plan of Study for CHEM E Majors
| Required Course Schedule for NME CHEM E Option | |
|---|---|
| Year 2 — Post-Admission Spring Quarter |
NME 220 (4) NME 221 (1) |
| Year 3 — Post-Admission Spring Quarter |
NME 321 (1) |
| Year 4 — Post-Admission Fall (or Spring) Quarter |
CHEM E 455 (3) |
| Year 4 — Post-Admission Spring Quarter |
NME 421 (1) |
| Suggested Course Schedule for NME CHEM E Option Electives and Research Experience | |
|---|---|
| Year 3 — Post-Admission Winter Quarter |
NME Option Elective and/or CHEM E Research (3) |
| Year 3 — Post-Admission Spring Quarter |
NME Option Elective (3) and/or CHEM E 499 Research (3), or Engineering Co-op |
| Year 4 — Post-Admission Fall Quarter |
NME Option Elective (3) and/or CHEM E 499 Research (3) |
| Year 4 — Post-Admission Winter Quarter |
NME Option Elective (3) and/or CHEM E 499 Research (3) |