BIONANOTECHNOLOGY

Course Description

In this course, the Science of Nano and what is Nanobiotechnology will be discussed to understand the possibilities of using macromolecules in nanotechnology and also to understand the possibilities in developing functionalized devices. Later on, the potential application of engineered proteins in designing nanopore structures, structural principles of nanostructures to find examples on methods for diagnostics and bio-sensing; nanoparticles in biological labelling and cellular imaging: science of nanoparticles functionalization; techniques for physicochemical characterization of nanomaterials; applications of nanostructures in drug discovery, delivery, and controlled release will be explained.

BIONANOTECHNOLOGY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 understand the possibilities of using macromolecules in nanotechnology
2. 02 understand the possibilities in developing functionalized devices
3. 03 understand and explain the potential application of engineered proteins in designing nanopore structures
4. 04 to find examples on methods for diagnostics and bio-sensing

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Nanobiotechnology, Elisabeth S. Papazoglou, Morgan & Claypool Publishers,2007, ISBN: 978-159-829-1384
2. 02 Plenty of a room for Biology at the Bottom, An Introduction to Bionanotechnology,Ehud Gazit,Imperial College Press, 2007, ISBN: 978-1-86094-677-6
3. 03 Bionanotechnology- Lessons from Nature, D.S.Godsell (Wiley-Liss) 2004, ISBN: 978-0-471-41719-4
4. 04 Lecture notes, selected research articles and review papers will serve as course material.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 understand the possibilities of using macromolecules in nanotechnology
2. L02 understand the possibilities in developing functionalized devices
3. L03 understand and explain the potential application of engineered proteins in designing nanopore structures
4. L04 to find examples on methods for diagnostics and bio-sensing

Program Outcomes

1. To work effectively as leaders and team members by applying technical expertise, scientific knowledge, and ethical principles in biotechnology.
2. To plan, conduct, document, and communicate hypothesis-driven and laboratory-based research in biotechnology.
3. To interpret and critically evaluate bioinformatics and genetic data generated from human research.
4. To use and apply molecular, cellular, and genetic techniques in biotechnology research for medicine, health sciences, agriculture, and the food industry.
5. To apply knowledge of the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying human diseases in the evaluation of potential treatment approaches
6. To interpret, synthesize, write, and communicate scientific information for both the scientific community and the general public.
7. To provide training on the research, development, and production of products for biotechnology-related industrial fields in the public and private sector
8. To apply ethical principles and professional responsibility in biotechnology research and practice.

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