Application of biology, colloid, polymer and surface science to biotechnology, nanotechnology, and sustainable engineering. Colloid stability/coagulation, polymer physics, polymers in colloidal systems and interfacial science. Elements of interfacial engineering and nanomaterials including micelle bilayers, liquid crystals, vesicles, bicontinuous structures. Cell biology and DNA including the introduction of the cell, the parts of the cell, cellular composition and the different types of cells used in biotechnology. The cell as a factory. DNA and the central theme of DNA processes and applications. Examples of bio-nano engineering in food science. -- Course Website
Instructor: Assoc Professor Wei Shen/Dr Adel Fickak (Clayton)Dr Edward Ooi Chien Wei (Sunway)
Prerequisites: VCE Chemistry (or ENG1070 or CHM1011 or equivalent)
