TYPE OF COURSE UNIT | Elective Course |
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT | Doctorate Of Science |
YEAR OF STUDY | - |
SEMESTER | - |
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED | 10 |
NAME OF LECTURER(S) | -
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LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT |
At the end of this course, the students; 1) To improve sythesis ability of nanobiomaterial 2) To offer new manipulations on design of nanobiomaterials due to performance enhancement 3) To introduce regulatory and ethical concerns dealing with the implementation and commercialization of nanobiomaterials 4) 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 |
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE | No |
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT | None |
COURSE DEFINITION | 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 |
COURSE CONTENTS | WEEK | TOPICS |
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1st Week | Nanoscale forces | 2nd Week | Metallic nanobiomaterials | 3rd Week | Ceramic nanobiomaterials | 4th Week | Polymeric nanobiomaterials | 5th Week | Nanocomposite biomaterials | 6th Week | Organic nanobiomaterials (peptide, protein) | 7th Week | Surface considerations, role of coatings and micro- and nano-scale patterning | 8th Week | Characterizing the interaction of nanobiomaterials | 9th Week | Assesment of biocompability & biological response toward nanobiomaterial | 10th Week | Perfromance tests for nanobiomaterials | 11th Week | Toxicity and ethical issues | 12th Week | Regulatory issues | 13th Week | Project presentation | 14th Week | Project presentation |
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RECOMENDED 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 |
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA | | Quantity | Percentage(%) |
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Mid-term | 1 | 30 | Assignment | 1 | 20 | Quiz | 1 | 10 | Total(%) | | 60 | Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) | | 60 | Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) | | 40 | Total(%) | | 100 |
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ECTS WORKLOAD |
Activities |
Number |
Hours |
Workload |
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 Workload | | | 300 |
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Total Workload / 30 | | | 10 |
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ECTS Credits of the Course | | | 10 |
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LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION | English |
WORK PLACEMENT(S) | No |
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