NNT735 - VESICULAR NANO DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS and THEIR USE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
VESICULAR NANO DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS and THEIR USE NNT735 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 9
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Suna ErdoÄŸan 
Course objectiveIn this lecture, it is aimed to give information about properties, charcahterization, preparation and in vivo application of nano drug delivery systems containing different contrast agent used for different imaging modalities. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Student will teach working principles of medical diagnostic imaging modalities, mechanism of obtaining images with these modalities, contrast agnet used in these imaging modalities, advantageous of nano drug delivery systems for delivery of contrast agent, properties, preparations and applicationd of nano drug delivery systems used for delivery of contrast agents.
Course ContentRontgen, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography and radionuclidic imaging modalities, contrast agents used for these imaging modalities and contrast agent loaded nano drug delivery sytems  
References1- G. Gregoriadis (Ed), Liposome Technology, New York : Informa Healthcare 2007.
2- S.C. Basu, M. Basu (Eds), Liposome Methods and Protocols Totowa, N.J. : Humana Press, 2002.
3- D.D. Lasic (Ed), Liposmes from Physic to Application, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1993.
4- A. Gursoy (Ed), Kontrollu Salim Sistemleri, Kontrollü Salım Sistemleri Derneği. İstanbul, 2004.
5- V. Weissig (ed), Liposomes: Methods and Protocols, Vloume 1: Pharmaceutcial Nanocarriers, New York, Humana Press, 2010. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction
Week 2Terminology, radioactivity, radiation material interference
Week 3X-Ray Imaging
Week 4Computed Tomography Imaging Modality
Week 5Magnetic Resonance Imaging Modality
Week 6Midterm exam
Week 7Ultrasonography
Week 8Radionuclidic Imaging Modalities
Week 9Contrast Agents Used in Diagnostic Imaging Modalities
Week 10Nano Drug Delivery Systems Loaded with Contrast Agent
Week 11Midterm exam
Week 12Nano Drug Delivery Systems Loaded with Contrast Agent
Week 13Nano Drug Delivery Systems Loaded with Contrast Agent
Week 14Nano Drug Delivery Systems Loaded with Contrast Agent
Week 15Nano Drug Delivery Systems Loaded with Contrast Agent
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance140
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation125
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22550
Project000
Homework assignment177
Midterms (Study duration)15555
Final Exam (Study duration) 16060
Total Workload33154270

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. To be able to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge to develop new methods in nanotechnology and nanomedicine    X 
2. To have comprehensive information on the current techniques and methods applied in nanotechnology and nanomedicine   X 
3. To develop methods and tools for the identification and understanding of functions and interaction mechanisms at the atomic and molecular level  X  
4. To understand the effects of universal and social aspects in nanotechnology and nanomedicine applications.    X
5. To be able to use new technological developments, databases and other knowledge sources efficiently by adopting the importance of life-long learning     X
6. To acquire the ability of analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas and developments in nanotechnology and nanomedicine    X 
7. To have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovativeness   X 
8. To be able to design an experiment, analyze and interpret the experimental results as a written report.   X 
9. An ability to perform disciplinary and interdisciplinary team work     X
10. An ability to present the results of the studies orally or written in national and international platforms and contribute to the scientific literature.   X 
11. To have consciousness about professional ethics and social responsibility     X

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