NUMS - E Learning Solution

1.  Course code: BTE-655

Title: Nanobiotechnology

Credit hours:  3(3+0)

2. Description of Course

This course is offered in the 5^th semester of BS biological Science (Biotechnology). The purpose of this course is to provide a conceptual understanding of the principles of nanobiotechnology. It provides a detailed description of the fabrication and characterization techniques of nanomaterials/drug delivery nanosystems. In the final section, diverse nanobiotechnology applications will also be taught.

Name of faculty member responsible for the course:

Year/Semester in which this course is offered:

Year 3/Semester 5^th

Location if not on main campus:

2.  Learning Outcomes/Objectives

Students would be able to

LO1: Describe the history and basic concept of nanobiotechnology

LO 2: Explain the natural nanomachinery in living cells

LO3: Select suitable nanomaterial for a particular use

LO4: Discuss fabrication and characterization techniques of nanomaterials.

LO5: Highlight different applications of nanobiotechnology

LO6: Understand nonotoxicity mechanism and describe prevention approaches

LO7: Summarize the future prospects of nanobiotechnology