Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / MBG642 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (PHD)

Code: MBG642 Course Title: GREEN SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 3rd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (PHD)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ZELİHA LEBLEBİCİ (zleblebici@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce the green synthesis pathway, a new research area to produce nanoparticles with safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly materials in response to the devastating consequences of unsustainable processes to synthesize nanoparticles.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can learn about nanoparticles and nanomaterials PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics.
PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-2 Can increase the knowledge on Classification and Properties of Nanoparticles PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own
PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning
PO-5 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-3 Can learn about the Future Vision of Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles PO-5 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues
PO-10 Recognizes and explains the molecular biology and genetics of the problems of other disciplines
PO-11 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-4 Can learn the application areas of nanoparticles and their effects on the environment PO-9 Participation in studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology is ensured
PO-13 Scientific developments contribute to research and development
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The effects of nanoparticles on the environment ,introduction to nanoparticles and nanomaterials, properties of nanoparticles, classification of nanoparticles, future vision of green synthesis of nanoparticles, current developments in green synthesis of nanoparticles, challenges and opportunities in green nanotechnology, plant mediated synthesis of nanoparticles, health applications of nanoparticles, biomedical applications of nanoparticles, green synthesis of metal nanoparticles, reaction mechanisms of green synthesized nanoparticles is examined.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials Oral Presentation
2 Properties of Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
3 Classification of Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
4 Classification of Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
5 Future Vision of Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Current Developments in Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
6 Current Developments in Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles Article Criticism
7 Challenges and Opportunities in Green Nanotechnology Oral Presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Plant Mediated Synthesis of Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
10 Health Applications of Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
11 Biomedical Applications of Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
12 Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
13 Reaction Mechanisms of Green Synthesized Nanoparticles Oral Presentation
14 Effects of Nanoparticles on the Environment. discussion method
15 Effects of Nanoparticles on the Environment. question and answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Saquib, Q., Faisal, M., Al-Khedhairy, A. A., & Alatar, A. A. (Eds.). (2020). Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Applications and Prospects (pp. 978-9811551789). Springer.
2 Kanchi, S., & Ahmed, S. (Eds.). (2018). Green metal nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and their applications. John Wiley & Sons
Required Course instruments and materials
Kanchi, S., & Ahmed, S. (Eds.). (2018). Green metal nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization and their applications. John Wiley & Sons. Saquib, Q., Faisal, M., Al-Khedhairy, A. A., & Alatar, A. A. (Eds.). (2020). Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Applications and Prospects (pp. 978-9811551789). Springer.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination 5 2 5
2.Quiz 9 2 5
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 12 2 10
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 12 24
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 12 24
       c) Performance Project 2 10 20
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 2 7 14
Quiz 2 7 14
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 170