 If the diameter of a marble was one nanometer, then the diameter of the earth would be about one meter. So what is nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is the application of scientific knowledge at the nanoscale for practical purposes. It's a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative field that may require expertise in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and statistics. To successfully apply nanotechnology, one may also need strong marketing and communication skills. This course is designed to allow you to explore nanotechnology through the lens of your personal interests. By completing the course, you will be able to provide a detailed description of nanotechnology and discuss visualization and characterization used at the nanoscale. You'll also be able to describe the chemical and physical properties of nanotechnology products while investigating their environmental and economic impact. You will walk away from this course with a prototype of nanotechnology product and an enhanced ability to communicate scientific knowledge. To be successful in the course, you will need to be willing to explore new concepts with both rigor and an open mind.