GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
PHARMACEUTICAL NANOTECNOLOGY/FTE-5100
Course Title: PHARMACEUTICAL NANOTECNOLOGY
Credits 2 ECTS 7
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   Prof. Füsun Acartürk, Prof. Sevgi Takka, Prof. Figen Tırnaksız
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/acarturk, http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/takka, http://www.websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/tfigen
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  acarturk@gazi.edu.tr, takka@gazi.edu.tr, figentirnaksiz@gmail.com
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Learning drug particles in the nanometer size range have unique characteristics that can lead to enhanced performance in a variety of dosage forms.
Learning correctly formulated dosage forms.
Learning particles in nano size range are resistant to settling and can have higher saturation solubility.
Learning rapid dissolution, and enhanced adhesion to biological surfaces.
Learning providing a rapid onset of therapeutic action and improved bioavailability by means of nanosized drugs.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The description and importance of nanotechnology
2. Week  Lipid nanodelivery systems (Nanoparticules, solid lipid nanoparticules)
3. Week  Lipid nanodelivery systems (Nanoparticules, solid lipid nanoparticules)
4. Week  Nanodelivery systems (Liposomes and nanosuspensions)
5. Week  Nanodelivery systems (Microemulsions, nanoemulsions)
6. Week  Polimeric nanodelivery systems (dendrimers)
7. Week  Characterization of nano-delivery systems and kinetcs of release
8. Week  Preparation techniques of nanocrystal and nanopowders
9. Week  Oral and nasal application of nanocrystal and nanopowder
10. Week  Nanobiotechnology
11. Week  Implant application of nanotechnology
12. Week  Molecular nanosensors and biosensors, diagnostic techniques
13. Week  Nanosize biomaterials
14. Week  Nanodelivery systems in gen therapy
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Florence, A.T., 2004. Issues in oral nanoparticle drug carrier uptake and targeting. J. Drug Target. 12, 65–70.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  NA
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
30
 Assignment
1
10
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
12
3
36
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
2
28
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
10
3
30
 Preparing Presentation
8
2
16
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
4
3
12
 Final and Studying for Final
6
4
24
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
175
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7
 ECTS: 
7
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
10X