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Program of Biomedical Engineering (English)

BENG466

INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY

Course Code
BENG466
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the nanotechnogical approaches for biomedical applications
  2. Solve the biomedical problems by nanotechnological aspects
  3. Survey international publications and follow novel technologies
  4. Able to make appropriate presentation
  5. Learn the basis and application of nano-ethics rules
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, definition of nanodevice / nanomaterial, synthesis and processing methods for nanostructures, nanotechnological applications on biomedical engineering, the correlation between nanostructures and medical devices are handled.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to the nanoscience and nanotechnology. The nanostructure term, nanobiotechnology, Nanomaterials
2nd Week Biomolecular structure analysis techniques, molecular modelling, Chemical bonds
3rd Week The fundamental of Microprocessing; Thin layer preparation
4th Week The fundamental of Microprocessing; Lithographic techniques
5th Week The synthesis of nanostructure, imprinting process etc.
6th Week Nanoparticles Plasma aided nanofabrication
7th Week Carbon nanostructures
8th Week MIDTERM WEEK
9th Week Quantum wells, nanowires and quantum dots
10th Week Bulk nanostructured materials, self assembled structures, Biomimetic Nanotechnology
11th Week Characterisation techniques
12th Week Nanotransducers, MEMs and NEMs
13th Week Applications in biomedical engineering, nanomedicine
14th Week Presentation of Projects
Recommended or Required ReadingNanotechnology; An Introduction to Nanostructuring Techniques, M. Köhler, W. Fritzsche, Wiley VCH, 2004
Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology, H.S. Nalwa, Academic Press, 2002
Principles of Nanotechnology, G.A. Mansoori, World Scientific Publishing, 2005
Introduction to Nanotechnology, C.P. Poole, F.J. Owens, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2003
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 40
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 5 5
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 15
Total Work Load136
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.53
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X X
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
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K11