Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Spring Quarter 2012
• Summer Quarter 2012
• Autumn Quarter 2012

Miqin Zhang
MSE 599
Seattle Campus

Special Topics in Materials Science

Studies of special advanced topics in materials science. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

Class description

Nanomedicine:

The foundational research in nanosciences and the rapid development in nanotechnology have provided a new set of research tools and medical devices that will change our ways to practice medicine in the near future. The objective of this course is to provide students a broad understanding of cutting-edge development of nanomaterials and nanodevices. This course covers the methods of synthesis and characterization of nano-sized materials and specific considerations of their use within biological systems. The use of those structures, devices, and agents will then be discussed in the context of their clinical applications.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

Homework assignments Term paper

Homework 40% Abstract and outline of a term paper 20% Final (Term paper) 40%

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Modified:May 9, 2012