NBE-E4150 - DNA Nanotechnology D, Lecture, 4.9.2023-30.11.2023

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, the student is able to:

  • identify basic physical, biological and chemical properties of nucleic acids (NA) and understand how those enable utilization of NA as construction material at nanoscale
  • explain basic algorithmic principles applied in the rational design of NA nanostructures 
  • describe experimental techniques used for assembly, purification and characterization of NA structures 
  • use standard tools, e.g., CADNANO and CanDO to design simple DNA origami structures
  • interpret the relevance of recent developments in the field of NA nanotechnology and evaluate the potential of those for further scientific and technological advancements.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 04.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Orponen, Anton Kuzyk

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Principles of NA self-assembly.
    • Algorithmic self-assembly.
    • NA-based nanostructures.
    • Static and dynamic NA nanotechnology.
    • DNA-based molecular devices.
    • DNA-based molecular walkers.
    • RNA nanotechnology.
    • DNA-based computing.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Active participation (the course requires active participation throughout the semester)
    • Quizzes
    • Project works

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Lectures: 24 h
    • Project tutoring sessions: 18 h
    • Independent studying of course materials: 48 h
    • Project works: 40 h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2023-2024 Autumn I - II

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