Biomedical nanotechnology by NPTEL at NPTEL Overview
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Advanced |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Biomedical nanotechnology by NPTEL at NPTEL Highlights
- Offered by IIT Roorkee
- Final score comprises of 25% of average of best 3 assignments and 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100
- Enrollments start from 17 August 2020
- Course conducted by Prof. P. Gopinath (IIT Roorkee alumni)
- Enroll for free
- Pay for Certification Examination
Biomedical nanotechnology by NPTEL at NPTEL Course details
- UG/PG students of Biotechnology/ Nanotechnology.
- Biomedical nanotechnology is a rapidly developing field, which includes a diverse collection of disciplines. The applications of nanotechnology are gaining overwhelming response in almost all the fields. Especially in healthcare sector, tremendous developments have been achieved. For example, cancer diagnosis and therapy, medical implants, tissue engineering etc. In the coming years, the developments in this field are expected to fluorish and lead to several life saving medical technologies and treatment methods. Thus, the main objective of this course is to impart knowledge on biomedical applications of nanotechnology.
Biomedical nanotechnology by NPTEL at NPTEL Curriculum
Week 1: Introduction to nano, Nano-biomimicry, Synthesis of nanomaterials by physical and chemical methods, Synthesis of nanomaterials by biological methods, Characterisation of nanomaterials
Week 2: DNA nanotechnology, Protein & glyco nanotechnology, Lipid nanotechnology, Bio-nanomachines, Carbon nanotube and its bio-applications
Week 3: Nanomaterials for cancer diagnosis, Nanomaterials for cancer therapy, Nanotechnology in tissue engineering, Nano artificial cells, Nanotechnology in organ printing
Week 4: Nanotechnology in point-of-care diagnostics, Nanopharmacology & drug targeting, Cellular uptake mechanisms of nanomaterials, In vitro methods to study antibacterial and anticancer properties of nanomaterials, Nanotoxicology
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