Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nanobiotechnology
Course Code: KMY496
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Within the scope of this course, current applications of nanotechnology in life sciences will be explained.

Course Content

Learning about the development and applications of nano-scale biomaterials.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Rukiye YAVAŞER BONCOOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the main principles and terms of nanobiotechnology.
2.Learns about nanomaterial types.
3.Learns the health applications of nanobiotechnology.
4.Learns the synthesis methods of nanomaterials.
5.Understands current applications of nanobiotechnology and summarizes important nanotechnological applications.
6.Gains knowledge about the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nanobiotechnology: Concepts, Applications and Perspectives, Edited by: C. M. Niemeyer and C. A. Mirkin,Wiley-VCH.
2.Nano-Biotechnology for Biomedical and Diagnostic Research, Edited by: : Eran Zahavy, Arie Ordentlich, Shmuel Yitzhaki, Avigdor Shafferman
3.Nanobiomaterials: Nanostructured Materials for Biomedical Applications, Edited by: : Roger Narayan
4.Nanochemistry: A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials, Author: Geoffrey A Ozin, André Arsenault
5.NanoBioMaterials, Edited by: Bhupinder Singh
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definitions of nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of nanomaterials and synthesis methods
Week 3 - Theoretical
Gold and silver nanoparticles and their applications
Week 4 - Theoretical
Magnetic nanoparticles and their applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Carbon nanotubes, graphene and their applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nanotubes and nanowires
Week 7 - Theoretical
Quantum dots and their applications
Week 8 - Theoretical
Dendrimers and their applications (Midterm Examination)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nanomaterials used for therapeutic purposes. Use of nanotechnology in tissue engineering
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nanostructures in controlled drug release
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nanostructures in enzyme immobilization
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nanostructures in biosensor applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Nanorobotics and nanorobots. Nanomaterials used in artificial organs
Week 14 - Theoretical
The place of nanotechnology in the field of health. Risks of using nanotechnological products in health
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%32
Final Examination1%60
Assignment1%8
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment110010
Reading141014
Midterm Examination116117
Final Examination132133
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
4
4
5
5
3
OÇ-2
5
3
5
5
5
4
OÇ-3
4
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
3
4
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026