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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5BENG438INTRODUCTION TO BIONANOTECHNOLOGY3+0+03514.05.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program BIOENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course teaches micro and nanofabrication techniques in bioengineering and the basic principles of these methods in micro/nanoelectromechanical systems and biomimetic applications.
Course Content These technologies include bioanalytical techniques; applied genomics and proteomics; nanoparticles, nanostructures and biomimetics; and the interaction of nanomaterials with biological systems. In this course nanomedicine applications and nanodevices will be covered.
- Defining cellular components and how they are used in bionanotechnology
- Giving information about bioanalytical techniques, applied genomics and
proteomics
- Defining interactions of nanomaterials with biological systems
- Giving students appreciation of nanomedicine applications and nanodevices.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is based on a student-centered approach that incorporates in-class activities, group work, homework assignments, mini projects, and technical trips. Various interactive methods such as discussions, peer collaboration, and hands-on applications will be employed. The teaching methodology also includes individual presentations and integration of technology-enhanced learning tools to support critical thinking and practical understanding.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. İsmail AKÇOK https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/ismail.akcok ismail.akcok@agu.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources David S. Goodsell Bionanotechnology: Lessons from Nature [1 ed.] Wiley-Liss 2004
Course Notes Lecture notes and reading materials will be shared weekly through the CANVAS platform.
Documents Lecture notes and reading materials will be shared weekly through the CANVAS platform. The main textbook is: Andreas Maier, Stefan Steidl, Vincent Christlein, Joachim Hornegger, Medical Imaging Systems, Springer Open, 2018.
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Exams -

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %5
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %10
Social Sciences %0
Education %5
Science %30
Health %25
Field %70

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 5
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 3 % 10
Ödev 3 % 20
Proje/Çizim 1 % 30
Final examination 1 % 35
Total
9
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 3 2 6
Tartışma 14 1 14
Yazılı Sınav 1 3 3
F2F Dersi 14 3 42
Ev Ödevi 3 4 12
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 14 1 14
Sunum 1 1 1
Kısa Sınav 3 1 3
Araştırma 1 7 7
Takım/Grup Çalışması 1 1 1
Teknik Gezi 1 1 1
Öğretici Sunum/Açıklama 1 1 1
Yüz Yüze Ders 14 3 42
Final Sınavı 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain how and why modern research is harnessing biological systems to further nanotechnological endeavor
2 Describe how modern engineering is gaining guidance from natural systems that construct and control at the nanoscale
3 Recognize the techniques that are available for characterizing biological structures at the nanoscale
4 Describe current applications and state of the art within bionanotechnology
5 Describe the principles of structure and function within biological systems that are used to construct functional devices within nanotechnology

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to bionanotechnology and Components of biological systems and cells
2 Introduction to bionanotechnology and Components of biological systems and cells
3 Introduction to bionanotechnology and Components of biological systems and cells
4 Imaging the science of life – Different microscopy techniques
5 Imaging the science of life – Different microscopy techniques
6 Imaging the science of life – Different microscopy techniques
7 Introduction to Proteomics, Protein expression systems, and clinical proteomics:
8 Introduction to Proteomics, Protein expression systems, and clinical proteomics:
9 Introduction to Proteomics, Protein expression systems, and clinical proteomics:
10 Natural and incidental nanoparticles, engineered nanoparticles and their syntheses, and applications of nanoparticles Covers topics from Week 1 to Week 7
11 Natural and incidental nanoparticles, engineered nanoparticles and their syntheses, and applications of nanoparticles
12 Natural and incidental nanoparticles, engineered nanoparticles and their syntheses, and applications of nanoparticles
13 Nanoparticle interactions at the cellular level
14 Nanoparticle interactions at the cellular level

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 1 1 1 1
C1 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3
C2 4 3 5 5 5 3 5 3 3 3 2 3
C3 3 3 3 5 5 4 3 3 2 4
C4 3 3 3 5 5 4 4 4 3 4
C5 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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