Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 6 courses 32 total credits
Build nanoscale science, materials and engineering skills in ASU's nanoscience degree, PSM program at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Pursue careers as research scientist, materials scientist and applications engineer.
| Required Core | 5 credits |
| Electives or Research | 15 credits |
| Other Requirements | 6 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 32 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NAN 505 or NAN 506 | Nanoscience and Society or Innovation and IP Management | 2 |
| NAN 571 or NAN 544 | Quantum Physics or Introduction to Nanoscience | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 5 credits | |
Electives or Research
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NAN 593 | Applied Project | 6 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 6 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students must take either NAN 505 or NAN 506. Students may also take the other course as an elective. Students with a physical science or engineering background should take NAN 571 Quantum Physics, and students with a biochemistry or life sciences background should take NAN 544 Introduction to Nanoscience. The program includes a two-semester, student-centered professional seminar in which the central role of the program as a vehicle for innovation emerges. During the spring semester and summer session, students conduct an individual applied project in association with a research group. Throughout the program, students interact with research faculty and other students in a variety of disciplines related to nanoscience. Students also meet with visiting speakers and industrialists in the professional seminar and in other seminars. If taken full time, the PSM in nanoscience program can be completed in 12 months (fall semester, spring semester and two eight-week summer sessions). Another option is the two-year part-time program, which allows prospective students and their employers flexibility in scheduling the program of study. Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives. Many of the requisite elective courses are currently offered within the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Most are cross-listed with other units.
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