n.BA.XX.MPTPNT.23HS (Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Innovative Therapy Systems) 
Module: Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Innovative Therapy Systems
This information was generated on: 16 May 2024
No.
n.BA.XX.MPTPNT.23HS
Title
Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Innovative Therapy Systems
Credits
2

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2023

 

Study Programme Biotechnology / Chemistry
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme

RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Chemistry degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 5th Semester
Module Coordinator Christian Adlhart
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 57 54 / christian.adlhart@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Christian Adlhart and further lecturers
Entrance Requirements Module groups: Natural Sciences 1-3; Practicals 1-3
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Students will gain insights into the synthesis, characterisation, and pharmaceutical and diagnostic applications of materials at the nanoscale. They will understand how bio- and nanomaterials such as liposomes, silica particles, or nanofibers can be tailored to release active ingredients selectively, as well as to track their path through an organism. Additionally, students will gain knowledge about the special regulatory aspects of nano pharmaceuticals.
Module Content The course covers the entire value chain of nano pharmaceuticals, from design principles and production to analysis and characterisation, as well as pharmacological, risk and regulatory aspects.
 
  • Fundamentals of nanotechnology and drug delivery systems (DDS)
  • Liposomal, micellar, and other emulsion-based DDS
  • Biodegradable polymeric particles
  • Inorganic DDS
  • Exosomes and biogenic DDS
  • Nanofibres as DDS
  • Strategies for modification
  • Introduction to DDS analytics
  • Physicochemical characterisation of formulations
  • Image-based analysis methods and microscopy
  • General aspects & interaction with biological targets
  • Industrial production methods & scalability
  • Risks / Nanotoxicology / special test systems
  • Approval, products & regulatory aspects
Follow-up Modules -
Methods of Instruction  Lectures, tasks, presentations
Digital Resources All resources on Moodle
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 28
 Guided Self-Study 4
 Independent Self-Study 28
 Total Workload 60
Classroom Attendance For excursions and guest lectures
Assessment Written exam at the end of the semester 100%

For small groups, a separate module examination may also be conducted orally.

If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  German
Comments Aulton’s pharmaceutics

 

Course: Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Innovative Therapy Systems
No.
n.BA.XX.MPTPNT.23HS.V
Title
Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Innovative Therapy Systems

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