Important to nanoscience are the studies of the structure and function of molecules, and the quantum and atomic properties of matter. Nanoscientists investigate fundamental aspects of the behavior of molecules, materials, devices, and living matter at length scales smaller than the wavelength of visible light. Synthesizing knowledge across disciplines greatly enhances progress in understanding nanoscale systems. A Minor in Nanoscience will benefit students who wish to enhance their disciplinary major with an additional degree designation in the area of Nanoscience.
The Minor in Nanoscience requires the completion of at least two units of course work in the topical areas described below: Students planning the minor should contact Professor Burnham in the Physics Department.
Program Distribution Requirements for the Nanoscience Minor
Notes:
- In keeping with Institute-wide policy for minors, up to three courses may be double-counted for degree requirements (at most 1/3 unit of IQP), no course may be triple-counted, and the capstone experience must be done at the end of the sequence. The Major Qualifying Project (MQP) may not be counted toward activity for Minors.
- Other courses, including graduate courses, may be used to satisfy the four topic areas with the approval of the Nanoscience Minor Committee.
- A list of faculty who are willing to advise Nanoscience Capstones or ISUs is given at the bottom of https://www.wpi.edu/academics/study/nanoscience-minor.