At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understand timeline of biotechnology, fundamental concepts, and molecular basis of nanotechnology. 2) Understand fundamentals of bioprocessing and bioreactors with principles of cell factories and downstream processes. 3) Learn nanomedicine based on nanobiosensors, nanotherapeutics and drug delivery, tissue engineering and imaging applications. 4) Understand and discuss fundamentals of food, industrial and green nanotechnology. 5) Understand and discuss global impact of nanotechnology on society, and ethical and safety issues in nanotechnology.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1. Timeline and Development of Nanotechnology
2nd Week
2. Molecular Aspects of Nanotechnology
3rd Week
3. Biomaterials and Nanomaterials
4th Week
4. Fabrication Techniques
5th Week
5. Characterization Techniques
6th Week
6. Nanomedicine I: Nanobiosensors
7th Week
7. Nanomedicine II: Nanotherapeutics and Drug Delivery
8th Week
8. MIDTERM
9th Week
9. Nanomedicine III: Tissue Engineering
10th Week
10. Nanomedicine IV: Imaging
11th Week
11. Nanotechnology for Food and Industry
12th Week
12. Green Nanotechnology
13th Week
13. Ethical, Social, Safety Aspects
14th Week
14. Student Prsentations
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
? An Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. Alain Nouailhat, 2010. ? Applied Nanotechnology: The Conversion of Research Results to Products (Micro and Nano Technologies), Jeremy Ramsden, 2009. ? Applied Nanotechnology: The Conversion of Research Results to Products, Jeremy Ramsden, 2nd Edition, 2013. ? Nanomedical Device and Systems Design: Challenges, Possibilities, Visions. Frank J. Boehm, CRC Press, 2013.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Discussion,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
35
Assignment
1
20
Total(%)
55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
45
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
84
84
Preparation for Quiz
1
16
16
Individual or group work
0
0
0
Preparation for Final exam
1
24
24
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
11
11
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
96
96
Homework
1
12
12
Project
1
12
12
Total Workload
297
Total Workload / 30
9,9
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
