Nanotechnology AOC | Allegany College of Maryland

What will you learn?

Understanding of the basic principles of biology, chemistry and physics
Laboratory skills
Data Analysis
How to operate complex instrumentation
Clean Room procedures

What will you do?

Nanotech technician
Nanotech research assistant
Medical equipment product and development
Food Science product and development
Electronic and computer components product and development

Why ACM?

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Program Details

Our NANOTECH PROGRAM is a unique partnership between Allegany College of Maryland and Pennsylvania State University. Upon completion of this degree you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a position as a nanotechnology technician. If you choose to continue your studies you will be well set to transfer to another institution to obtain your bachelors’ degree.

After taking 51 credits of coursework at Allegany College of Maryland you will transfer to Pennsylvania State University for your capstone (final) semester. You will then be eligible for an Associate of Science Degree – Area of Concentration in Nanotechnology, from Allegany College of Maryland.

The benefits of this program are many! While at Allegany College you will take all your necessary core courses at a greatly reduced tuition cost. Our small class sizes and attentive faculty provide you a personalized, hands-on education.

During your capstone semester at Penn State you will take specialized nanotechnology classes and gain experience working in a Clean Room Laboratory. You may qualify for reduced tuition while having the opportunity to attend a large research university.

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Nanotech Career

Capstone Semester

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Program Goals & Learning Outcomes

Program Goals

Science faculty will clearly and professionally share scientific knowledge and concepts in lecture and lab
Laboratory Instructors will teach scientific skill sets needed for students to succeed with their continued education or when entering the workforce
The Science Division will support and promote the capstone semester at Pennsylvania State University

Learning Outcomes

Students effectively communicate science concepts and processes using both written and verbal skills
Students exhibit appropriate use of laboratory equipment and technology
Students can use analytic tools to problem solve
Students are prepared for their capstone semester at Pennsylvania State University
Science majors are prepared to transfer to a four year institution in a scientific field

Meet the Faculty

Our experienced, knowledgeable faculty and staff are excited to share their expertise with you and prepare you to succeed in the diverse, scientific field of Nanotechnology.

Emmanuel Atta-Obeng
Assistant Professor of Biology

301-784-5436
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B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Thomas Baker
Professor Emeritus Biology

301-784-5255

B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University
Ph.D. University of Maryland

Michele Barmoy
Associate Professor of Biology

301-784-5071
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B.A., University Maryland Baltimore County
M.S., Frostburg State University

Donna Brunelli
Associate Professor of Biology

301-784-6130
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B.S., Wikes University
D.O., Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine