| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- To improve sythesis ability of nanobiomaterial
- To offer new manipulations on design of nanobiomaterials due to performance enhancement
- To introduce regulatory and ethical concerns dealing with the implementation and commercialization of nanobiomaterials
- To read, understand and assimilate papers, publications and lectures in the nanobiomaterials / develop analysis and critical thinking skills for the evaluation of relevant literature
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | Definitions of force at the nanoscale; Metal nanobiomaterials; Ceramic nanobiomaterials; Polymer nanobiomaterials
Nanocomposites; Organic nanobiomaterials (Peptides, proteins etc.); Surface interactions, effects of coating micro nano patterns; Characterization of nanobiomaterials; Biocompatibility and biological interactions
Performance tests of nanobiomaterials; Toxicity and ethical rules; Regulations and certifications |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Nanoscale forces |
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2nd Week |
Metallic nanobiomaterials |
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3rd Week |
Ceramic nanobiomaterials |
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4th Week |
Polymeric nanobiomaterials |
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5th Week |
Nanocomposite biomaterials |
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6th Week |
Organic nanobiomaterials (peptide, protein) |
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7th Week |
Surface considerations, role of coatings and micro- and nano-scale patterning |
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8th Week |
Characterizing the interaction of nanobiomaterials |
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9th Week |
Assesment of biocompability & biological response toward nanobiomaterial |
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10th Week |
Perfromance tests for nanobiomaterials |
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11th Week |
Toxicity and ethical issues |
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12th Week |
Regulatory issues |
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13th Week |
Project presentation |
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14th Week |
Project presentation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | "NanoScience in Biomedicine" edited by Donglu Shi,2009
"Nanomaterials & Nanosytems for Biomedical Applications" edited by M. Reza Mozafari, 2007
Internet and library files.
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
20 |
| Quiz |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
72 |
72 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Individual or group work |
2 |
3 |
6 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Final exam |
1 |
96 |
96 |
| Homework |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Total Work Load | 300 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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