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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - PHA6140
Tracking Number - 2610

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Current Status: Removed from DB by orginator - 2014-05-09
Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: New
Course Change Information (for course changes only):
Comments: removed - duplicate entry

Detail Information

  1. Date & Time Submitted: 2011-09-07
  2. Department: Medical Sciences
  3. College: MD
  4. Budget Account Number: XXXXXXXXX
  5. Contact Person: Shyam Mohapatra
  6. Phone: 8139748570
  7. Email: smohapat@health.usf.edu
  8. Prefix: PHA
  9. Number: 6140
  10. Full Title: Introduction to Nanotechnology
  11. Credit Hours: 3
  12. Section Type: C - Class Lecture (Primarily)
  13. Is the course title variable?: N
  14. Is a permit required for registration?: Y
  15. Are the credit hours variable?: N
  16. Is this course repeatable?:
  17. If repeatable, how many times?: 0
  18. Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum): Introduction to Nanotechnology
  19. Course Online?: O - Online (100% online)
  20. Percentage Online: 0
  21. Grading Option: R - Regular
  22. Prerequisites: n/a
  23. Corequisites: n/a
  24. Course Description: This introductory course provides an overview of the distinctive features of nanotechnology and their application to biomedical problems. The course contrasts macro/micro/nanoscale to highlight the unique properties of nanotechnology in nanomedicine.

  25. Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course: Needed for new program/concentration/certificate
  26. What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the distinctive features of nanotechnology and their application to bio-medical problems. The course will provide essential training for new graduates in the nanotechnology and medicine arena.
  27. Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times? Yes, 2 times
  28. What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.) research and teaching experience in translational nanotechnology and nanomedicine
  29. Objectives: . Specific objectives include,

    • the fundamentals of nanoscience,

    • the principles of nanoscale engineering,

    • various types of nanoparticles and nanoprobes,

    • nanomedicine (both technologies and applications); and

    • integration with bioinformatics and personalized medicine.

  30. Learning Outcomes: Be able to understand the fundamental concepts behind nanomedicine.

    Be familiar with application of nanotechnology in developing novel diagnostics and therapeutics. Know the most common uses of nanomedicine as they may apply to personalized medicine

  31. Major Topics: • Synthesis, characterization and functionalization of nanoparticles

    • Overview of nanotechnology from physics perspective

    • Magnetic nanoparticles and energy delivery for therapy

    • Polymeric nanoparticles and their applications in nanomedicine

    • Applications of nanotechnology in microfluidics

    • Design and synthesis of functionalized nanoparticles

    • Nanotechnology and highly organized tissues

    • Environmental and social impact of nanotechnology

    • Mitochondrial gene therapy and nanomedicine

    • Liposomes and micelles in nanomedicine

  32. Textbooks: The Handbook of Nanomedicine

    Nanomedicine: Design and Applications of Magnetic Nanomaterials, Nanosensors and Nanosystems

  33. Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases: Current literature in the form of appropriate articles from the field of nanomedicine will be utilized throughout the course. The students will need to access these online for review and presentation.
  34. Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy: Final grade will be based on:

    Exam scores, 30% (three exams)

    Assignments, 30% (three assignments)

    Written/directed research, 30% (six dissertation credits)

    Participation in Active Learning, 10%

  35. Assignments, Exams and Tests: There will be three exams in a short-answer format. Each student will be expected to present summaries of three recent publications in the field to the class. The choice of publication must be approved by the course director. The student will be expected to critique the scientific significance of the. All students will be expected to enter in the discussion of each paper presented. This will determine the Participation in Active Learning grade.
  36. Attendance Policy: Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,

    http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)

    Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)

    In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.

  37. Policy on Make-up Work: For Documented student absence (illness) students will be allowed to makeup missing exams or presentations. Students will be required to abide by USF policy on academic integrity.
  38. Program This Course Supports: Master of Science in Medical Sciences; Concentration Nanomedicine
  39. Course Concurrence Information: n/a


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