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The multi-billion dollar investment in nanoscience and nanotechnology is beginning to yield new products, including better sunscreens and wear-resistance materials. "Introduction to Nano-Engineering" is as overview of engineering at the nanoscale, including measurement techniques, nanoelectronics, nanomaterials, design of nanodevices, nanomanufacturing, and the societal impact of nanotechnology. "Lecture" material is accompanied by open-ended questions for chat-room discussion and five virtual laboratories. Targeted for the general public. This is an interdisciplinary course.