The lecture series will focus on bionanotechnology as the interdisciplinary field dealing with the application of nanotechnology in life sciences, but also the utilization of molecular principles in nanotechnology. In the first part, an introduction into nanobiotechnology and into the two contributing fields (nano- as well as biotechnology) will be given. Here, also the molecular tools and techniques will be explained. This part will be complemented by an overview about typical characterization techniques. The last years witnessed a growing interest in the application of miniaturized technologies in life sciences, such as in nanomedicien. This is driven by the potential cost reduction, but also the potential for completely new therapeutic approaches (e.g. drug targeting, personalized medicine). An introduction into the nanotechnological basis for these approaches will be given. The last part deals with the use of molecular approaches as well as units for the realization of novel materials and functional devices for fields like nanomedicine, nanoelectronics or nanophotonics. It will be shown that this approach is unique in its potential resolution and precision in order to generate highly defined nanoscale devices. At the end, possible risks and problems with these nanoscale approaches will be discussed.

Period
18-08-2014 - 22-08-2014 (1 weeks)

Target group
The course is targeted at the advanced undergraduate and graduate/post graduate level students in chemistry and physics. Basic knowledge on nanotechnology.

Course aim
The most important aims of the Summer School are to develop post-graduates scientific readiness and to offer students the possibility to study in a modern, scientific environment and to create connections to the international science community.



Credits
2.0 ECTS creditsExam passed, laboratory work and report done, and present at least on four lectures out of five.Grading: Pass/fail

Course fee
EUR 0[Convert to USD]Participating the Summer School is free of charge, but student have to cover the costs of own travel, accommodation and meals at Jyvskyl.

Course leader
Coordinator: Dr. Jussi Toppari (University of Jyvskyl, Finland)Lecturer: Dr. Wolfgang Fritzsche (Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) Jena, Germany)

Scholarships
The 24th Jyvskyl Summer School is not able to grant any Summer School students financial support. In order to ensure your participation, we recommend that you take steps to secure your own funding, for example, by turning first to your home institution

University of Jyvaskyla Faculty of Mathematics and Science and Faculty of Information Technology
Address: Jyvaskyla Summer School, Faculty of Mathematics and Science P.O.Box 35 (YK312), FIN-40014 University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
Postal code: FIN-40014
City: Jyvaskyla
Country: Finland
Website: http://www.jyu.fi/summerschool
E-mail: jss@jyu.fi
Phone: +358505818351