Nanotechnology for Health
| Code: | EBE0223 | Acronym: | NANOS |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Molecular Biotechnology |
Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S 
| Active? | Yes |
| Responsible unit: | Molecular Biology |
| Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Bioengineering |
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIB | 25 | Syllabus | 4 | - | 6 | 56 | 162 |
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking studentsObjectives
ICBAS - Nanotechnology for HealthPresent the basic concepts regarding the design and characterisation of nano(materials/particles) with specific applications in the area of nanomedicine
Learning outcomes and competences
ICBAS - Nanotechnology for HealthDevelop knowledge and capacities in the design and characterization of nano(materials/particles) with specific applications in nanomedicine.
Working method
PresencialProgram
ICBAS - Nanotechnology for Health• Medical applications of Nanotechnology
• Characterisation of surfaces and particles on a nano scale: electron and X-ray diffraction techniques, electron spectroscopies and microscopies. Electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanomaterials.
• Nanofabrication techniques:
o Surface nano standardisation by lithography, etching and replication techniques
o Chemical synthesis and self-assembly materials
o Nanoparticles (polymeric and dendritic nanoparticles; peptides and hybrid metal-organic nanoparticles)
o Nanowires and nanotubes
• Systems for diagnosis (nanoarrays/nanoparticles)
Mandatory literature
Temenoff and Mikos; Biomaterials, The Intersection of Biology and Materials ScienceViola Vogel; Nanotechnology Volume5: Nanomedicine
Teaching methods and learning activities
ICBAS - Nanotechnology for HealthExpository lessons and presentation classes with the discussion of topics by the students. Visits to research labs which use the experimental techniques of interest are also schedule.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Teste | 80,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial | 20,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 26,00 |
| Estudo autónomo | 80,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 56,00 |
| Total: | 162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Attendance of Lab classes and schedulled presentationsCalculation formula of final grade
ICBAS - Nanotechnology for Health80% three tests
20% lab sessions and oral presentations
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