2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
JUSH6730 Bionanomaterials
15 creditsClass Size: 37
Module manager: Guiseppe Battaglia
Email: g.battaglia@sheffield.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will understand how and why biology can be used to provide new and functional materials; understand how biology can lead nanoscience research as well as how nanoscience can be applied to biological problems; will have a thorough grounding in applications of bionanoscience and bionanomaterials science, including the scientific basis for technologies taught on the course.Syllabus
This module forms part of the MSc Nanomaterials for nanoengineering and the MSc Bionanotechnology. The module ensures that the materials training given in the nanosciences is given full coverage. It will introduce students to elements of bionanotechnology and biology and so provide breadth to their education. The course will involve characterization techniques, as well as synthetic and natural bionanomaterials; applications of bionanoscience to materials research, and applications of bionanomaterials.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 130.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
1 x 2000 word essay, presentation and problem sheetMethods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2000 words | 50.00 |
| Oral Presentation | oral presentation | 25.00 |
| Problem Sheet | problem sheet | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 06/08/2012
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