| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Gain knowledge about the basics of nanotechnology and nanoscience.
- Learn the classification and general properties of nanomaterials.
- Learn the production and characterization methods of nanomaterials.
- Recognize the importance of nanomaterials and their applications in biomedicine and agriculture.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | In this course, students learn the fundamentals of nanomaterials, including their classification, production, and characterization. They also gain knowledge of recent biomedical and agriculture applications of nanomaterials. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to nanotechnology and nanoscience |
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2nd Week |
Classification and general properties of nanomaterials |
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3rd Week |
Synthesis of nanomaterials: bottom-up vs. top-down approaches |
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4th Week |
Characterization techniques for nanomaterials |
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5th Week |
Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in biomedicine & agriculture |
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6th Week |
Polymeric and lipid-based nanomaterials in biomedicine & agriculture |
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7th Week |
Carbon-based nanomaterials in biomedicine & agriculture |
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8th Week |
Nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery |
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9th Week |
Nano-delivery systems for agriculture |
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10th Week |
Nanomaterials in molecular imaging, diagnostics and biosensing |
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11th Week |
Nanotechnology in regenerative medicine & tissue engineering |
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12th Week |
Nanotechnology in plant biotechnology and agriculture |
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13th Week |
Toxicology and environmental impact of nanomaterials |
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14th Week |
Future perspectives in nanomedicine and nano-agrotechnology |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Essentials in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Narendra Kumar, Sunita Kumbhat. 2016.
Recent Publications |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Presentation
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Presentation of Case Study |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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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 |
3 |
3 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
28 |
28 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
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| Presentation (including preperation) |
1 |
15 |
15 |
| Total Work Load | 121 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.03 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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