Self-Assembling Systems
2018/2019
Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge obtained in the area of Physical Chemistry, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
• Must acquire knowledge about basic principles of
self-assmbling behavior in nature, forces involved in the process,
ways to model and design a self-assembling system
• Must acquire knowledge about application of self-assembly for
drug-delivery, thin films and nano-arrays
Skills
• Must be able to use Langmuir-Blodgett technique as well as
other methods to fabricate monolayers, micelles and vesicles
• Must be able to apply the acquired knowledge to critically read
and understand research papers on the subject of self-assembly
Competences
• Must acquire an overview of the current progress in the areas of self-assembly and drug delivery
Extent and expected workload
Lectures and exercises.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Self-Assembling Systems |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/Studieadministration/ |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Selvorganiserende biostrukturer |
| Module code | F-NB-K2-2 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Mathematics, Physics and Nanotechnology |
| Department | Department of Mathematical Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering and Science |
