Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge obtained in the area of Physical Chemistry, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must acquire knowledge about basic principles of self-assmbling behavior in nature, forces involved in the process, ways to model and design a self-assembling system
• Must acquire knowledge about application of self-assembly for drug-delivery, thin films and nano-arrays

Skills

• Must be able to use Langmuir-Blodgett technique as well as other methods to fabricate monolayers, micelles and vesicles
• Must be able to apply the acquired knowledge to critically read and understand research papers on the subject of self-assembly

Competences

• Must acquire an overview of the current progress in the areas of self-assembly and drug delivery

Extent and expected workload

Lectures and exercises.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Self-Assembling Systems
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	Passed/Not Passed
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations. http:/​/​www.engineering.aau.dk/​uddannelse/​Studieadministration/​