Articulation discussions for energy and nanotechnology programs

1. Foothill College – UCSC
Articulation Discussions
February 14th 2011
UC Santa Cruz Campus

2. Overview
• Nanotechnology program
• Energy program (proposed)
• Articulation paths (SLO/PLO)
• Joint research (NASA etc.)
• Questions and thoughts?

3. Nanotechnology
• Four course ‘core’ program
• NANO50/51 – Applications of
Nanotechnology (Fall, Winter)
• NANO52 – Nanostructures and
Nanomaterials (Spring 2011)
• NANO53 – Nanocharacterization Tools
• NANO54 – Nanofabrication Tools

4. NANO51
• Applications of Nanotechnology
– Nanoscience concepts (review)
– Industry applications of nanotechnology
• Products and devices
• Nanomaterials
• Nanostructures (intro to PNPA rubric)
– Structure => properties => applications
• Tools of nanotechnology
– Fabrication and characterization

5. NANO52
• Nanostructures and Nanomaterials
– Structure => property relationships
– 20 key nanostructures
– Physical property measurements
– Characterization of structure
– Nanostructures => nanosystems

6. NANO53
• Nanocharacterization Tools and Process
– The case for characterization
– Suites of characterization tools
– Types of characterizing, failure analysis, etc.
• Hands on work with AFM, SEM, XPS
– Sample selection, data collection
– Data analysis and reports
• Working with clients, making
presentations, recommendations, & industry
competencies

7. NANO54
• Nanofabrication Tools and Process
• Tools of the trade
• Fabrication of key nanomaterials
• Process development and optimization
• Hands on preparation of materials
– Thin films and surface coatings
– Silicon processing (introduction)

8. Foothill Energy Program
• ENGR40 – Clean Energy Technology
• Power Systems (to be written)
• Clean Generation (module 1)
• Smart Distribution (module 2)
• Efficient End-Use (module 3)
• Capstone (community project)

9. ENGR40 – Clean Energy
• ENGR39/40 start of the energy sequence
• Clean energy technology industry
• Modern energy systems (electrical utility
infrastructure, T&D, grid fundamentals)
• Clean energy solutions (wind, solar, etc.)
• High performance buildings (LEED/EB)
• High efficiency vehicles (transportation)

10. Power Systems
• Needs to be ‘scoped’ with UCSC
• Introduction to electrical power systems
• AC/DC fundamentals, motors, etc.
• Utility infrastructure and grid operation
• Foundation for energy program
• Preparation for UCSC follow-on

11. Energy Core Modules
• Clean generation
– RE (solar, wind), fuel cells, biomass, etc.
• Smart distribution
– Smart energy (smart grid)
– Microgrid concept (active management)
• Efficient end use
– Buildings as whole systems (LEED/EB)
– Transportation solutions (EVs, biofuels, etc.)

12. Campus as a Classroom
• Campus Energy System
– ~ 8 M kWh annual electricity use
– 250 KW cogen (microturbines)
– 1.5 MW solar PV (4 projects)
• Campus-wide EMS/BMS (in progress)
• Itron interval and submetering projects
• Central plant chiller / boiler analysis (TBD)

13. NASA-ASL
• Joint research - energy systems and
materials characterization
• NASA-ASL nanogrid
• Materials characterization lab
• Energy grid monitoring? (FH/UCSC)
• Sustainability Base (commissioning)