NUE: A Freshman-Level Introduction to Nanotechnology based on Scanning-Probe Instruments

该奖项是纳米科学与工程计划（NSF 02-148， NUE类别）的一部分，由CISE/CCR和ENG/EEC项目支持。该奖项支持圣母大学Wolfgang Porod领导的团队开发一门新生水平的课程模块，该模块基于扫描探针仪器的内容和活动介绍纳米技术。本模块也作为介绍多学科工程系统设计的一般原则的工具，将由讲座、动手实验活动和基于网络的教程组成。评估将被放在模块开发的核心。该模块的一个关键组件将是一个扫描探针仪器的模型版本，我们计划使用乐高积木和软件，因为使用标准乐高积木将有助于模块的传播。虽然这个模块将在巴黎圣母院现有的EG 111/112新生课程的背景下开发，但它本身将是模块化的，它将被设计成不同的组件可以以不同的组合使用，以适应另一个机构的特定环境。该项目完成后，将在巴黎圣母院举行研讨会，将完成的模块介绍给感兴趣的教育工作者。

NUE AbstractNUE: A Freshman-Level Introduction to Nanotechnology based on Scanning- probe InstrumentThis award is part of Nanoscale Science and Engineering initiative, NSF 02-148, category NUE and is supported by the CISE/CCR and ENG/EEC programs. This award supports a team led by Wolfgang Porod at the University of Notre Dame to develop a freshman-level course module which provides an introduction to nanotechnology based on content and activities centered around scanning-probe instruments. This module, which also serves as a vehicle to introduce general principles in multidisciplinary engineering systems design, will consist of lectures, hand-on experimental activities, and web-based tutorials. Assessment will be put at the heart of module development. A key component of this module will be a model version of a scanning-probe instrument, and we plan to use LEGO pieces and software since the use of standard LEGO components will facilitate module dissemination. While this module will be developed within the context of Notre Dame's existing EG 111/112 freshman course, it itself will be modular in nature, and it will be designed that the different components can be used in different combinations, as deemed appropriate for a given environment at another institution. Upon completion of this project, a workshop will be held at Notre Dame where the finished module will be introduced to interested educators.