EEMS 4366 Nanotechnologies for Food and Agriculture

This course provides students with challenging issues in food and agriculture and nanotechnology is one of the exciting new fields of research to address many of the pressing needs in the food and agriculture sectors. It is divided into three parts: Part I incorporated emerging nanotechnologies, Part II deals with nanotechnologies used in detection, delivery, and treatment, Part III addresses the toxicity issues and acceptance of this technology by public. It is also intended to provide a step stone to students for establishing collaborations, formulating strategies, and swapping new ideas and approaches that will help resolve some of the most vexing challenged facing food and agriculture in a growing world.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 1406 (or BIOL 1487) and BIOL 1407 (or BIOL 1488), CHEM 1311, CHEM 1111, CHEM 1312, CHEM 1112.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences