DOCTORAL COURSE UNIT DESCRIPTION
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Course unit title |
Scientific direction Scientific code |
Faculty |
Department (s) |
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Physics of Bionanotechnologies |
Biophysics N 011 |
Vilnius University |
Faculty of Physics |
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Mode of studies |
Number of credits |
Mode of studies |
Number of credits |
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Lectures |
0 |
Consultations |
2 |
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Self-studies |
4 |
Seminars |
0 |
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Aims of course |
The course aims to provide a deeper understanding of intermolecular interactions, the physical principles of biomolecule self-organization, to provide relevant information on the diversity of natural and artificial nanostructures, their unique properties, research methods, application in diagnostics and treatment, and to promote interdisciplinary approach to modern biomedical technologies. |
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Main topics |
Biomolecules, intermolecular interactions and their research methods. Nanotechnology review. Diversity of nanoparticles. Immobilization of biological macromolecules, cells on the surface and their research methods. Nanostructures in nature. Molecular switches. Nanochips. Development of imitating nanostructures. "Electronic nose". Nanolabs. Application of nanostructures in the pharmaceutical industry, diagnostics and environmental protection. Nanomedicine. |
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Main literature |
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Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology, Ed. B.Bhushan, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 3rd ed., 2010 |
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Bionanotechnology: Global Prospects, ed. David E. Reisner, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2009. |
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Bionanotechnology: Global Prospects II, ed. David E. Reisner, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011. Nanotheranostics for Cancer Applications, eds. P. Rai and S.A. Morris, Springer-Verlag, 2019 |
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Assessment strategy |
Assessment criteria |
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Essay, exam |
During the course, the doctoral student prepares and submits an essay on a pre-assigned topic (at least 20 pages) no later than one week before the exam date. During the exam, two questions on the topic of the course must be answered in writing. Duration of the exam - 2 hours. The final rating is cumulative - 40 percent comes from a score for an essay, 60 percent – an exam score. |
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Coordinator(s): Name, surname |
Scientific degree |
Pedagogical rank |
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Saulius Bagdonas |
Dr. |
Doc. |
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Ričardas Rotomskis |
Habil. Dr. |
Prof. |
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Approved by the Council of Graduate School of Life Sciences Center No 600000-…-… on the …. of …… 2021 |
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Chairman |