Polymeric materials for medical purposes

Course: Chemistry (Master)

Structural unit: Faculty of Chemistry

Title
Polymeric materials for medical purposes
Code
ВБ.7.02
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
P2. Deeply understand basic facts, concepts, principles and theories related to subject area of the master's program, use them to solve complex problems and tasks as well as conduct research in the relevant field of chemistry. P4. Synthesize chemical compounds with specified properties, analyze them and assess compliance with specified requirements. P9. Collect, evaluate and analyze data needed to solve complex chemistry tasks using appropriate data analysis methods and tools. P10. Plan, organize and conduct experimental research in chemistry using modern equipment, competently process its results and draw sound conclusions. P13. Analyze scientific problems and provide their solutions at the abstract level by decomposing them into components that can be investigated separately.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Know the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, chemistry and physical chemistry of macromolecular compounds at the bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
Course content
polymers of natural or synthetic origin, which are widely used in medicine; classification of polymers depending on functional properties and use; gelling agents, fixatives (PAs), film formers (cationic and anionic polymers), silicones, waxes and multifunctional polymers; classification of polymers and the mechanism of their protective action. Systems with controlled excretion of biologically active compounds; polymeric derivatives of substances with antitumor activity; FAS and FAP; polymer composites for implantology; treatment of injured skin areas with polymer composites; elastomers in medicine.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
5 E. Calzoni , A. Cesaretti , A. Polchi , A. Di Michele , B. Tancini and C. Emiliani , J. Funct. Biomater.- 2019, 10 , E4 6. Ikada, Yu, Yoshihiko, C, "Tissue Engineering for Therapeutic Use 4". Elsevier, 2000, New York Lewis DJ et al. (2010) Intracellular synchrotron nanoimaging and DNA damage / genotoxicity screening of novel lanthanide-coated nanovectors. Nanomedicine 5(10): 1547-1557. doi: 10.2217/nnm.10.96 7. Eftekhari, R. B., Maghsoudnia, N., Samimi, S., Zamzami, A., & Dorkoosh, F. A. Codelivery Nanosystems for cancer treatment: A review // Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology. –2019. – No 07. doi:10.2174/2211738507666190321112237 8. Nowis D, Makowski M, Stokłosa T, Legat M, Issat T, Gołab J. Direct tumor damage mechanisms of photodynamic therapy // Acta Biochim Pol. – 2005. – N 52 (2). – С. 339-52.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
lectures, practical classes
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester control includes homework and tests and defense.The evaluation is based on 100-points system. The maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student during semester assessment is 60 points / 36 points. The final evaluation is conducted in the form of written exam. The maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student during written exam is 40 points / 24 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Nataliia Mykolayivna Iukhymenko
Macromolecular Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Macromolecular Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry