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MOL3015 - Nanomedicine II - Therapy

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig eksamen 75/100 4 timer
Oppgave 25/100

Course content

The course will introduce use of nanotechnology in therapy. In detail, the course will cover clinical biomaterials, tissue regeneration, including stem cell technology, immunological limitations and encapsulation strategies. Methods and possibillities for drug discovery. Use and design of nanoparticles for gene therapy, drug delivery and drug targeting. Physiological, cellular and toxicological limitations for medical use of nanoparticles. Theranostics, the combined use of in vivo imaging/diagnostics and therapy. Ethical, legal and social aspects (ELSA) related to use of medical nanotechnology will be discussed. A written report is included, where the student will choose a theme from the lectures, review the litterature, describe current methods, concider and recommend use of emerging nanotechnologies in a theraputic setting.

Learning outcome

After completing the course MOL3015, the student should be able to:
- understand how nanotechnological approaches can be used in biomedical therapies
- understand biomaterials and interaction of biomaterials with cells, body fluids and tissues
- understand basic stem cell biology and corresponding requirement for tissue engineering
- understand the need, obstacles and solutions for polymeric, lipidous and solid nanosized drug delivery systems
- understand the toxicological aspects of nanosized surfaces and particles
- find, refer and evaluate available information

Learning methods and activities

The syllabus of the course is defined by the learning objectives. The course is based on lectures given by experienced researchers within each theme. The course includes a compulsory project providing an in-depth review of the primary litterature, which will account for 25 % of the final grade. The language of instruction is English. The lectures are held in the spring semester and start in early February. The timetable will be available at https://timeplan.medisin.ntnu.no/timetable_show.php

Course materials

All course materials will be based on lectures.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2015

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Biophysics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Medicine
  • Medical Technology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Nanotechnology
  • Organic Chemistry/Bioorganic Chemistry
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oppgave 25/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 75/100 2014-12-17 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oppgave 25/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 75/100 2015-05-20 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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