Unit details
HMM201 - Medical Nanotechnology
| Offered at: | (G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | A Ward |
| Prerequisite: | HMM102 or HMM103 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week, 3 x 1 tutorials per trimester, and online exercises and discussions |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role that nanotechnology will play in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions in the future. This unit will look at how this rapidly developing field will impact human health and the challenges involved.
Assessment
Mid-trimester test (45 minutes) 20%, written report (800 words) 20%, group presentation (10 minutes per group) 30%, examination (2 hours) 30%
Prescribed texts
Tibbals H F. 2011. Medical Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine. Taylor and Francis, Florida
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1260 | $1260 | $6291 | $7035 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
