Concepts of Nanoscience for Non-Scientists: A Distance Education Course Coordinated Among Three Universities

摘要

A nanotechnology and ethics course, joint among Auburn University, Tuskegee University and Auburn University at Montgomery, was developed and offered for two semesters. The course was structured as a distance education course, and broadcasting equipment allowed students at all three campuses to view the lectures in real time. The course material was formatted for a freshman level science elective, and lecturers spanned all three campuses and various disciplines including but not limited to: chemical engineering (4 instructors), biology (2 instructors), philosophy (2 instructors), English (1 instructor) and history (1 instructor). The course overview and outcomes will be discussed.