| Course title | Application of Nanotechnology in Medicine |
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| Course code | NTI/ANM |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Lesson |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | Course does not contain work placement |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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Introduction to anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of human body - holistic view. Basic information about human body regarding the presence of nanostructures, and possibilities of applications of nanoimplants. 2. Introduction to nanomaterials and nanotechnology in medicine. What is the basic problem with the size nano-? What types of nanomaterials are best for human organism? Carbon biomaterials in nanotechnology. 3.-4. Introduction to different branches of medicine. Overview of cardiosurgery, orthopaedy, dental surgery, thoracosurgery, neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery, laryngology, ophtalomology as a potential area for nanotechnology in medicine. 4.- 5. Medical implants. Application of carbon nanomaterials in cardiosurgery, orthopaedy, neurosurgery in nano-scale. What is original about it? 6. - 7. Nanotechnology in laryngology Basic information about the audiology and auditory implants. 8. - 9. Nanotechnology in ophthalmology. Artificial lens and contact lenses - applications of carbon and polymer nanomaterials. Nanotools. 10.-11. Nanocrystalline Diamond Coatings (NCD) and Diamond Powder Particles (DPP) - nanotechnologies in medicine. Presentation of medical implants with nanolayer and the processes of its manufacturing. Diamond nanopowder in human organism - examinations in vitro, in vivo and clinical research - presentation of results. 12. Diamond nanopowder. Discussion about potential application of this material in medicine. Includes the film "Biology of Cell". Drug delivery. 13. Treatments by nanotechnology. Examples of nanotechnology now and possibilities for future in medicine. 14. Nanotechnology in transplants. Special properties of new materials, new methods for testing of nanomaterials in transplantology.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Laboratory work
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| Learning outcomes |
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anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of human body, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, various branches of medicine, implants in surgery, audilogy, ophthalomology, NCD and DDP, transplantations.
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| Prerequisites |
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Kowledge in the range of subjects Physics and Chemistry
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Combined examination
Successfull passing the written tests, compulsory attendance at seminars |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Clothing and Textile Engineering (2012) | Category: Textile production and clothing industry | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Nonwoven and Nanomaterials (2012) | Category: Textile production and clothing industry | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Quality Control (12) | Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Quality Control (2012) | Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Clothing and Textile Engineering (2012) | Category: Textile production and clothing industry | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Clothing and Textile Technology (2012) | Category: Textile production and clothing industry | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Clothing and Textile Technology (2012) | Category: Textile production and clothing industry | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Product Engineering (2012) | Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Clothing and Textile Technology (2012) | Category: Textile production and clothing industry | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Product Engineering (12) | Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Product Engineering (2012) | Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Textile Engineering | Study plan (Version): Product Engineering (2012) | Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter |