Course

 

Societal/Ethics

Lecture 1: Nano in the Public

- Layman’s opinion/exposure to nano

  (eg nanowoven clothing, nanoaerosols)

- Scientific definition of nano

  (eg chemistry, biology, engineering)

- Nano benefits to society

 

Lecture 2: Nano & Environment

- Products of nanotechnology

  (eg foods, sensors, detectors)

- Scientific development of nanotech

   (eg biology, weapons, luxury)

- How will/can the two converge?

 

Lecture 3: Nano Health

- Scientific applications of Nanomedicine

  (eg drug delivery, drug synthesis)

- Clinical applications of Nano

  (eg disease, treatment)

- Nano gone awry

 

Lecture 4: Nano Ethics

- Is nanotechnology always necssary?

- Should development be regulated?

- Should distribution be regulated?