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Nanotechnology and Society: A discussion-based undergraduate course | | Charles Tahan
; Ricky Leung
; G. M. Zenner
; K. D. Ellison
; W. C. Crone
; Clark A. Miller
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8 Jul 2005 | | Subject: | Physics and Society; Physics Education | physics.soc-ph physics.ed-ph | | Affiliation: | Physics), Ricky Leung (Sociology), G. M. Zenner (MRSEC), K. D. Ellison (Graduate School), W. C. Crone (Engineering Physics), Clark A. Miller (LaFollette School of Public Affairs), (University of Wisconsin-Madison | | Abstract: | Nanotechnology has emerged as a broad and exciting, yet ill-defined, field of scientific research and technological innovation. Important questions have arisen about the technology’s potential economic, social, and environmental implications by prominent technology leaders, nanotechnology boosters, science fiction authors, policy officials, and environmental organizations. We have developed an undergraduate course that offers an opportunity for students from a wide range of disciplines, including the natural and social sciences, humanities, and engineering, to learn about nanoscience and nanotechnology, to explore these questions, and to reflect on the broader place of technology in modern societies. The course is built around active learning methods and seeks to develop the students’ critical thinking skills, written and verbal communication abilities, and general knowledge of nanoscience and nanoengineering concepts. Continuous assessment was used to gain information about the effectiveness of class discussions and enhancement of students’ understanding of the interaction between nanotechnology and society. | | Source: | arXiv, physics/0507065 | | Services: | Forum | Review | PDF | Favorites | |
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