Project DUNES: Developing undergraduate nanoscale experiences in the sciences II

CHED 111

Richard W. Schwenz, Richard.Schwenz@unco.edu1, Kimberly A. O. Pacheco, kimberly.pacheco@unco.edu1, Courtney Willis2, Daniel J. Mack, coavs33@bresnan.net1, Matthew D Dutka1, Tandy Doudy1, Malory Peterson2, and Nicole M. Kunze, kunz6341@unco.edu1. (1) Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639, (2) Dept. of Physics, Univ. of Northern Colorado, Univ. of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639
Our project involves the development of nanoscale laboratory modules for courses in chemistry, biology, and physics. The module topics include self assembled monolayers for the introductory chemistry classes, quantum dots for the physical chemistry laboratory, the construction of a Lego AFM for use in physical science for pre-service elementary teachers, and exploring the structure of HOPG using STM in the introductory physics course. Each of the modules developed include hands-on experiences with a portable AFM or STM. We will describe these exercises in detail, and results of a preliminary investigation of their evaluation.
 

General Posters
7:30 PM-9:30 PM, Sunday, 10 September 2006 Moscone Center -- Hall D, Poster

Division of Chemical Education

The 232nd ACS National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, September 10-14, 2006