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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI272
Course Name: Nanobiotechnology
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Doç. Dr. PINAR ÇAKIR HATIR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pınar ÇAKIR HATIR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To give students the basic concepts of nanotechnology and to provide their understanding in biotechnology applications.
Course Content: Introduction to Nanotechnology
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
Fabrication of Nanomaterials
Classification of Nanomaterials
Characterization of Nanomaterials
Polymer Nanoparticles and Hydrogels
Drug Delivery Systems
Natural Nanomaterials and Biomimicry
Nanobiosensors
Nanobiomaterials
Biolabeling
Lab-on-a-Chip
Microscopy
Medical Applications of Nanobiotechnology

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understands the basic knowledge of nanobiotechnology.
2) Explains the use of nanomaterials in biotechnology and understands the importance of nanostructures in the design of biomaterials such as drug-carrying systems, artificial organs, and tissue scaffolds, etc.
3) Understands the importance of nanotechnology for biomedical applications.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Nanotechnology Literature search
2) Carbon-Based Nanomaterials Literature search
3) Fabrication of Nanomaterials Literature search
4) Classification of Nanomaterials Literature search
5) Characterization of Nanomaterials Literature search
6) Polymer Nanoparticles and Hydrogels Literature search
7) Drug Delivery Systems Literature search
8) Natural Nanomaterials and Biomimicry Literature search
9) Nanobiosensors Literature search
10) Nanobiomaterials Literature search
10) Nanobiomaterials Literature search
11) Biolabeling Literature search
12) Lab-on-a-Chip Literature search
13) Microscopy Literature search
14) Medical Applications of Nanobiotechnology Literature search

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders kitabı bulunmamaktadır.
References: 1. Hall, J. S. (2005). What's next for nanotechnology. The futurist, 39(4), 28.
2. Gazit, Ehud, and Anna Mitraki. Plenty of room for biology at the bottom: an introduction to bionanotechnology. World Scientific, 2013.
3. Williams, L. ve Wade Adams, Dr. (2007) Nanotechnology Demystified.
4. Goodsell, D. S. (2004). Bionanotechnology: lessons from nature. John Wiley & Sons
5. Hatır, P. Ç. (2020). Biomedical Nanotechnology: Why “Nano”?. In Biomedical and Clinical Engineering for Healthcare Advancement (pp. 30-65). IGI Global.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 5 % 15
Presentation 1 % 15
Midterms 1 % 30
Final Sözlü 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 24
Total Workload 24