BIOMEDE 5177
Transcript Abbreviation:
Biomedical AFM
Course Description:
Applications of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in bio-imaging, biomechanics, and nano-manipulation.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits
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Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 5110 (611) or equiv, and Sr or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
List physical principals involved in use of AFM as an imaging and mechanical tool
Propose methods and protocols for application of AFM for biological samples
Analyze AFM data to ascertain morphological features and/or the stiffness of samples
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFM as imaging tool: single molecule imaging; cell and tissue imaging; imaging the interior of samples | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| AFM as force sensor: molecular and cellular adhesion and recognition; single molecule mechanics; cell mechanics and rheometry; micromechanics of single fibers | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| AFM as Nanomanipulator: manipulation of nanoparticles; dip-pen nanolithography; nanografting | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Recent developments in AFM | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 20% |
| Midterm exam - theories | 30% |
| Final exam - applications | 40% |
| Term paper | 10% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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Embedded Literacies Info
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Additional Notes or Comments
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