BME 3990 A (CRN: 95573)

Biomedical Engineering: Drug Delivery Systems (A)

3 credit hours

About BME 3990 A

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Notes

Special Topics courses cannot carry CC designations. Open to degree and PACE students

Section Description

This course emphasizes the importance of the effective delivery of pharmaceutical agents to achieve therapeutic outcomes. Students will learn current trends in the design of drug delivery systems to release therapeutic agents in a controllable and targeted manner. This course focuses on the physiochemical properties important in controlled release technologies, carrier-based approaches for delivery, disease-based targeting, characterization techniques, toxicology, and regulatory issues.

Section Expectation

Students are expected to read course materials, ask questions during class, participate in in-class activities such as projects as well as complete the class homework assignments. A 3-credit course requires 3 hours of in-class work plus 6-9 hours outside of class each week.

Evaluation

Learning will be assessed on homework assignments, exams, a project, and participation.

Important Dates

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