Courses Which course should I do to study advanced nanotechnology?

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The discussion centers on the decision to continue studying nanotechnology or switch to a double major in Mechatronics engineering and physics. The individual is currently enrolled in a nanotechnology program at the University of Western Australia but finds the curriculum heavily focused on chemistry and basic lab skills, which do not align with their interests in advanced concepts like nanorobotics and metamaterials. They are considering withdrawing from the nanotech course to pursue a more relevant education in Mechatronics, believing that the skills gained in electrical, mechanical, and computer science could be applicable to futuristic nanotechnology applications. The urgency of the decision is emphasized due to an impending academic withdrawal deadline, and there is a mention of the university offering practical microscopy training, which could supplement their knowledge in nanotechnology if they choose to stay. The discussion raises questions about the relevance of each path to advanced nanotechnology fields.
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Which course should I do to study "advanced" nanotechnology?

Hi,

By "advanced" I mean futuristic concepts like nanorobotics, micro/nano electromechanical systems, programmable matter, metamaterials, etc.. Right now I am studying nanotechnology as part of the BSc (Uni of Western Australia), however I am having second thoughts. The degree is just basically physics (which I like), however the two units entitled "nanotechnology" are just chemistry lab safety and microscopy (sorta leaning towards the nanomaterials/chemistry side of things, which I DON'T like).

So I'm thinking about withdrawing from the nanotech course and doing a double major in Mechatronics engineering (BE) and physics (BSc). I only have a week left to make my decision, as the academic withdrawal date is getting closer and closer.

Is this a good move? Will I be able to apply the electrical, mechanical and computer science concepts I learn in Mechatronics to these futuristic nano concepts? Or is it a better idea to stick with the nanotech degree?
 
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Sorry for the double post, but I just thought I'd mention that my uni offers training courses in microscopy (SEM, TEM, SPM etc), so the unit I'm studying (and thinking about dropping) is really just the theory behind it. Basically if I withdraw from nanotech I can learn about microscopy, which is necessary for nanotechnology.
 

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