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Lecturer(s)
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Pouzar Miloslav, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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- fate of engineered nanomaterials in the environment - processes on the nano-bio interface, extended DLVO theory - transfer of nanomaterials through cell membrane - physico-chemical parameters of nanomaterials influencing their interactions with cells - general biochemical mechanisms of toxic and ecotoxic effects of nanomaterials - toxicity and ecotoxicity testing of nanomaterials - practical examples of engineered nanoparticle influence on the environment - nanotechnologies for the soil and water cleaning
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, Work with text (with textbook, with book)
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- 24 hours per semester
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- 24 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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After completing the course the students understand the specifics of the nanomaterials behavior in the environment, understand the relationship between the nanomaterials properties and their toxicity and ecotoxicity, and know examples of functional nanotechnology applications in the field of environmental protection
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Prerequisites
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none
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
oral exam - 100%
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Recommended literature
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Filipová Z, Kukutschová J., Mašláň M. Rizika nanomateriálů. Olomouc, 2012. ISBN 978-80-244-3201-4.
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Nel, Andre E., et al. Understanding biophysicochemical interactions at the nano?bio interface. 2009.
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Sahu, S. C., & Casciano, D. A. (Eds.). Nanotoxicity: from in vivo and in vitro models to health risks. John Wiley & Sons, 2009. ISBN 978-0-470-74137-5.
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Šmejkalová D., Nešporová K. Nanoparticulate drug delivery systems. Dolní Dobrouč, 2015. ISBN 978-80-260-7611-7.
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Wiesner M., Bottero J.Y. Environmental Nanotechnology, Second Edition. McGraw-Hill Education, 2016. ISBN 0071828443.
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