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NANO-4324: Introduction to Nanomedicine

Description: Overview of fundamental biocompatible technologies under development at the nanoscale level and their application in the biomedical field. Use of various forms and compositions of nanomaterials for potential applications in diagnosis, delivery, imaging, and treatment of human diseases. Focus on synthesis, characterization, and specific applications of nanomaterial as well as on nanotheranostics. Pharmacokinetic distribution of drug-embedded nanocarriers and their pharmacodynamics in biological systems. Nanoscale properties of materials for medical imaging. Classification of nanobiosensors used in clinical settings.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (BIOL-2124 or BIOL-2134 or NEUR-3044) and NANO-3015

Required By: NANO-4354, NANO-4334

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.46 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 38.76%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Chixia Tian202454.9%38.3%5.8%1.0%0.0%0.0%3.465

Grade Distribution Over Time

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