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NANO-4314: Nanomedicine

Description: Medical use of nanomaterials including basic, translational, and clinical research. Nanomedical approaches to drug delivery. Diagnostic sensors. Use of nanomedical tools over conventional techniques to treat diseases/disorders. Technical issues associated with medical applications. Bioavailability of nanotherapies. Use of quantum dots for imaging. Ethical concerns and economic benefits associated with nanomedicine.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 4 credits

Prerequisites: NANO-3016 and (BIOL-2124 or BIOL-2104)

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 8

Average GPA: 3.25 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 29.39%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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