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BIOENG C157 - Nanomaterials in Medicine

Bioengineering Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

BIOENG

Course Number

C157

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Nanomaterials in Medicine

Course Description

Nanomedicine is an emerging field involving the use of nanoscale materials for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. Nanomedicine is a highly interdisciplinary field involving chemistry, materials science, biology and medicine, and has the potential to make major impacts on healthcare in the future. This upper division course is designed for students interested in learning about current developments and future trends in nanomedicine. The overall objective of the course is to introduce major aspects of nanomedicine including the selection, design and testing of suitable nanomaterials, and key determinants of therapeutic and diagnostic efficacy. Organic, inorganic and hybrid nanomaterials will be discussed in this course.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Messersmith

Prerequisites

MAT SCI 45 or consent of instructor.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

-

Credit Replacement Courses

-

Course Objectives

To learn about chemical approaches used in nanomaterial synthesis and surface modification. To understand the interaction of nanomaterials with proteins, cells, and biological systems. To learn how to read and critique the academic literature. To identify an existing or unmet clinical need and identify a nanomedicine that can provide a solution

Cross-Listed Course(s)

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Outside Work Hours

6

Outside Work Hours Min

6

Outside Work Hours Max

6