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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:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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:

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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	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.
3) Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4) Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5) Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6) Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7) Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8) Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9) Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10) Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11) Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2)	Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.
3)	Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.
4)	Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5)	Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6)	Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7)	Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8)	Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9)	Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10)	Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11)	Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12)	Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

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