Syllabus ( BENG 422 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Bionanomaterials and Applications |
| Course code: |
BENG 422 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe ASLAN CANPOLAT
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| ECTS credits: |
5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 () |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Fall |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Departmental Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
None |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
This course aims to make the students acquire an understanding the Nanoscience and Applications and help them understand in broad outline of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify Nanotechnology.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
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Conduct and develop bioengineering applications for relevant sectors such as health and agricultural industry.
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Classified bio-nanostructured materials
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
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Conduct and develop bioengineering applications for relevant sectors such as health and agricultural industry.
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams, possesses individual working skills, and is capable of
establishing effective verbal and written communication.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on current bioengineering applications from the industrial and scientific aspects
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Design processes for the investigation of bioengineering problems, collect data, analyze and interpret the results.
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
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Combine and effectively integrate knowledge acquired from different disciplines.
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
Method of assessment
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Seminar/presentation
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction To Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
| Week 2: |
Fundamentals of Nanotechnology |
| Week 3: |
Bionanomaterials |
| Week 4: |
Classification of bionanomaterials |
| Week 5: |
Synthesis of bionanomaterials (top-down approaches)
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| Week 6: |
Synthesis of bionanomaterials ( bottom-up approaches) |
| Week 7: |
Structural Characterization of bionanomaterials
Mid Term Exam |
| Week 8: |
Thermal Characterization of bionanomaterials |
| Week 9: |
Industrial Application of Bionanomaterials |
| Week 10: |
Medical Application of Bionanomaterials |
| Week 11: |
Nano Drug Devolopment |
| Week 12: |
Toxicity of Nano Biomaterials |
| Week 13: |
Project presentation |
| Week 14: |
General Discussion |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
-Benelmekki, M. (2019). Nanomaterials: the original product of nanotechnology. Morgan & Claypool Publishers.
-Pompe, W., Rödel, G., Weiss, H. J., & Mertig, M. (2013). Bio-nanomaterials: designing materials inspired by nature. John Wiley & Sons.
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| Recommended readings: |
-Tekade, R. K. (2019). Biomaterials and Bionanotechnology. Academic Press.
-Papazoglou, E. S., & Parthasarathy, A. (2007). Bionanotechnology. Morgan & Claypool Publishers.
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
7 |
25 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
13 |
25 |
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0 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
50 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
4 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
2 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
3 |
3 |
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| Term project presentation: |
3 |
2 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
2 |
4 |
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| Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
4 |
3 |
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| Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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