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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE436

NANOTECHNOLOGY

Course Code
MBGE436
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain knowledge about the basics of nanotechnology and nanoscience.
  2. Learn the classification and general properties of nanomaterials.
  3. Learn the production and characterization methods of nanomaterials.
  4. cognize the importance and biomedical and agriculture applications of nanomaterials.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn 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.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to nanotechnology and nanoscience
2nd Week Classification and general properties of nanomaterials
3rd Week Synthesis of nanomaterials: bottom-up vs. top-down approaches
4th Week Characterization techniques for nanomaterials
5th Week Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles in biomedicine & agriculture
6th Week Polymeric and lipid-based nanomaterials in biomedicine & agriculture
7th Week Carbon-based nanomaterials in biomedicine & agriculture
8th Week Nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery
9th Week Nano-delivery systems for agriculture
10th Week Nanomaterials in molecular imaging,diagnostics and biosensing
11th Week Nanotechnology in regenerative medicine & tissue engineering
12th Week Nanotechnology in plant biotechnology and agriculture
13th Week Toxicology and environmental impact of nanomaterials
14th Week Future perspectives in nanomedicine and nano-agrotechnology
Recommended or Required ReadingEssentials in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Narendra Kumar, Sunita Kumbhat. 2016.
Recent Publications
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Presentation of Case Study 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 28 28
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Case Study Presentation 1 15 15
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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