What is Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering (NME)?

Nanoscience is the study of structures, materials, and devices with nanometer-sized features (one nanometer is a billionth of a meter). Similarly, molecular engineering concerns how new materials, systems, and processes can be enabled by designing and tailoring properties and structures at the molecular level. The field of nanoscience and molecular engineering is at the forefront of scientific research, and has yielded an array of transformative breakthroughs stemming from the properties and phenomena supported by nanoscale structures that are unique from their macroscale counterparts. As part of the NME option, students will have the opportunity for an interdisciplinary experience, drawing from the areas of mechanical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, and bioengineering.

Admission

At this time applications are not being accepted to the NME option for meche students.

Program requirements

The NME ME option includes a total of 25 credits: 12 from required core courses, and 13 to be chosen from among approved electives.

Required NME option courses

Elective courses

Contact the ME Advising Office for the most up-to-date information. Many ME electives courses are suitable substitutes but require pre-approval from the ME Advising Office if not listed here. Also feel free to inquire about substitution of relevant courses from other departments. The NME option listings for other departments are a good place to search for relevant elective courses.

NME plan of study

For a suggested course schedule of ME NME Option Electives, contact the ME Advising Office.