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Study Course Description
Physics of Medical Equipment and Nanotechnology II
Course Code
FK_071
Branch of Science
Physical sciences; The physics of solids
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Kosmača
Structure Unit Manager
Jevgenijs Proskurins
Structural Unit
Department of Physics
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, 1st floor, Rooms No 147 a and b, fizika@rsu.lv, +371 67061539
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students, who plan to work with nanomedicine and modern medical equipment, with an introduction to nanomedicine technology and basics of medical equipment. To give this introduction within the context of macro and nano-scale processes occurring in a human body, physics, nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of physics, mathematics and anatomy. Finished course Physics of Medical Equipment and Nanotechnology I.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand and properly use terminology of nanomedicine and medical equipment; identify current challenges of nanotechnology in medicine; describe modern nanomedicine procedures, explain the structure and operating principles of related medical equipment.
Skills
1.Practically work with nanomaterials, medical equipment, perform classical and nano-medical procedures, interpret their results; compare the pros and cons of nanomedicine and classic medicine methods, analyse risks and opportunities for selection of a method.
Competences
1.Recognise physical phenomena, modern nanomaterials and their effects on the human body and explain their use in nanomedicine; evaluate the current situation in nanomedicine, predict its development directions; create ideas for successful application of nanotechnology in medicine, with the potential to develop future nanomedicine methods.
Assessment
Individual work
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Each student gives a presentation which must include gathering information and outlining their findings to demonstrate understanding of the use of nanotechnology in medicine and medical equipment.
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Examination
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Ability to independently accomplish tasks that will make up 50% of the assessment and carry out practical works that will make up 50% of the assessment.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Development and importance of nanomedicine. Opportunities in medical therapy and diagnostics.
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3
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Topics
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Classification of nanomaterials. Nanoparticles. Application of nanoparticles in tumour diagnostics and therapy. Nanotoxicity.
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Auditorium
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3
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Doppler principle. Dopplerography and ultrasonoscopy. Application of nanomedicine for dopplerography and other methods for use of ultrasound.
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3
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Principle of optical tomography. Optical coherence tomography. Electrical impedance tomography. Selective visualisation using quantum dots.
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Nanoelectrodes. Nanogels for enhancement of electrical conductivity. Recording of signals from cells using carbon nanotubes. Nanomedicine ethics. Nano security and regulations.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
15 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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3
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Linearly and circularly polarised light. Its use in therapy. Optical nanoscopes and nanocapsules.
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Auditorium
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3
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Optical fluorescence diagnosis: basic principles and clinical applications in oncology, cardiology and dentistry. Quantum dots for optical imaging.
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Nanotechnology for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. Tissue transplantation. Development of 3D printing technology. Nanotechnology opportunities and challenges in telemedicine. Communication and data analysis issues in the use of nanoparticles. Nanobiosensors. Nanopharmacy.
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Auditorium
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3
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Use of X-ray in diagnosis and therapy. Acquiring an image at the nano scale. Nanostructured contrast agents. Conventional computer tomography. Positron-electron annihilation tomography. Single photon emission computer tomography.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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3
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Principle of nuclear magnetic resonance. Application of iron oxide nanoparticles for selective MRI image acquisition. Nanoethics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
15 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Hornyak G.L., Tibbals H.F., Dutta J., Moore J.J. Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. CRC Press, 2009 (akceptējams izdevums)