COURSE SYLLABUS
Nanoscience
ELET 2653_201_32039
Summer 2012
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Office Phone:
Classroom:
Michael Singleton
NET-118
To Be Posted
595-8459
Online
Class Time:
TBA
Division Chair: David Sollars
Office:
NEA-1130
Office Phone: 595-7542
Course Description
This course is designed to help the science or engineering student develop an understanding of
the fundamental concepts behind nano and micro technology. Topics include Overview of
Biomaterials, Nanoscale Phenomena and Basics of Human Biology.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
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Basic knowledge of Nano-biomaterials.
Analyze biomedical applications currently in nano design.
How Nano-biomaterials aid in Health Care.
Review Nano-biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration
Although this course is an overview of Nanotechnology and the many different fields of usage,
primary focus will support biomaterials.
Course Materials
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Textbooks: Biomaterials : A Nano Approach. Author: Seeram Ramakrishna
Blackboard ( Use Firefox as browser)
Learning Methods
Lecture, Overheads/Videos, Laboratory Demonstrations, Quiz,.
Students Performance Activities
Course work will consist of;
 End of chapter questions.
 Vocabulary at the end of the each chapter
 Nano-biomaterials Power Point Presentation (Lab).
 Midterm and Final Exams
CRC Press
Paper Topics:
Power point covering Nano-biomaterials
1. What role do Nano-biomaterials play in Biomedical Research and Health Care?
2. Select a Nano-biomaterial and describe its:
 Composition
 Purpose
 Its role in Health Care
 What are the present or future social benefits gained because of this Nanobiomaterial
Grading System
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PPT Presentation ……… 100 points (Lab)
Mid-Term exam…..……. 100 points
End of chapter questions.. 150 points (30pts each)
End of chapter vocabulary 50 points (10pts each)
Final Exam …………….. 100 points
Grading Scale
(450-500pts)- 90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% =D
Below 60% = F
Attendance Policy
Class attendance and participation is essential in order to achieve a level of understanding that
will contribute to the comprehension of the subject material. For unattended classes, the student
is responsible for collecting the material covered from fellow students. Daily points will be given
to those students present in class.
Late Work
No make up is allowed for the final exam. A maximum of a “B” grading scale will be given to
Internet Papers a week late. A paper two weeks late will earn a maximum of the “C” scale. No
papers will be accepted the day of the Final Quiz.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the
duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal
from a course (“W” grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic
Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may
receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address
(ex: jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to
send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This
information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our
graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their
higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education
goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological
Proficiency.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied
opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free
exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other.
Cell Phones must be off or in silent mode. No Cell Phone usage in classroom.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students
will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the
disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of
others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct
is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa
Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action
to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the
dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty
a faculty member may:
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require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
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Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
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Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
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Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level
by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the
information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct
Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be
viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
COURSE OUTLINE
Week
1
2
Overview of Biomaterials
Read chapter 1
End of Chapter Questions/ Vocabulary
3
Basics of Human Biology
Read Chapter 2
End of Chapter Questions/ Vocabulary
4
Nanoscale Phenomena
Read Chapter 5
End of Chapter Questions/ Vocabulary
5
Mid-Term Exam (online 7/1 thru 7/7)
End of Chapters 1,2 and 5 Questions/ Vocabulary Due (7/8/2012)
6
Composite Biomaterials
Read Chapter 9
End of Chapter Questions/ Vocabulary Due (7/15/2012)
7
Nanobiomaterials for Tissue Regeneration
Read Chapter 10
Lab Power Point Presentations Due (7/23/2012)
End of Chapter Questions/ Vocabulary Due (7/22/2012)
8
Final Exam (online 7/23 thru 7/29)