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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Advances in Diagnostics and Nanobiotechnology
Module Code	BDI503
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Tatyana Devine Semester 2: Tatyana Devine Autumn: Tatyana Devine
Module Teacher	Tatyana Devine
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Nanobiotechnology is the application of nano- and micro-fabrication methods to build tools for exploring the mysteries of biological systems. It is a graduate-level course that will cover the basics of biology and the principles and practice of microfabrication techniques with a focus on applications in biomedical and biological research. One objective of the course is to facilitate a means through which biologists and engineers can communicate. A team design project that stresses interdisciplinary communication and problem solving will be one of the course requirements. This course will be video-conferenced live from Cornell University. Students are required to attend all lectures and participate in a group project and presentation to create a theoretical diagnostic device that uses nanobiotechnology.

Learning Outcomes

1. Outline the basic scientific principles underlying Nanobiotechnology.
2. Describe the principles and practice of microfabication techniques with a focus on applications in biomedical research.
3. Demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving in biomedical diagnostics.
4. Source the relevant scientific literature and formulate a solution to a biological problem as a group.
5. Organise literature research into a clear comprehensive literature review and proposal.
6. Present a multi-disciplinary topic effectivley to an audience with varying scientific backgrounds.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	28	No Description
Seminars	6	No Description
Lecturer supervised learning	10	Disussions of project
Group work	30	group meetings
Library	30	Literature and Database search
Directed learning	20	relevant papers
Assignment	40	Literature Review and Proposal preparation
Group work	20	Presentation preparation
Group work	4	Presentations
Total Workload: 188

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	70%	Examination Weight	30%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Groups meetings, project plan, Literature Review and Presentation	70%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Niemeyer & Mirkin. (WileyVCH,): 0, Nanobiotechnology: concepts, applications and perspectives,
Di Ventra et al. (Kluwer): 2004, Introduction to nanoscale science and technology,

Other Resources

None

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