Undergraduate course - 8 Lessons
Description
The “Robiochemistry” course is a comprehensive, academic module that offers revolutionary learning of bio and nanotechnology topics enabling students to acquire research skills during lessons. Through the use of robotics and automation, the students are able to perform experiments and complete research projects from afar by remote practical experimentation.
Syllabus
Lesson 1: From Bench to User Interface
Lesson 2: The Forces within Nanoparticles
Lesson 3: Biological Bonanza
Lesson 4: Completing the NanoPuzzle
Lesson 5: Research Methods
Lesson 6: RUN DIRECT
Lesson 7: Raw Data Recipes
Lesson 8: Mini-Symposium
Learning Outcomes
Automated Liquid Handler Training – Learn to use the Liquid Handling Robot and “digitize” hands-on experiments through the User Interface
Lipid Nanoparticle Synthesis – Learn the principles of lipid nanoparticles for RNA delivery and synthesize your own formulation using the robot
Innovative Learning Through Practice - Learn foundational theories through practical experiments tailored for nanotechnology applications
Design and Conduct Experiments - Conceptualize, design, and execute experiments using cutting-edge devices
Research Experience and Critical Thinking - Develop the mindset of a researcher to tackle real-world challenges in science and technology
Teamwork and Project Management - Collaborate in teams to improve technical and interpersonal skills while managing projects centered on nanotechnology
Class Details
The course is free of charge for all selected participants
This first module of the program will accommodate only 20-25 participants
Participants will work in clusters of 5–6 students per group with personal laptops
Commitment of 2–4 hours weekly for lectures, lab sessions and homework
Assessments and Homework
Lectures + Remote Experiments - Every session
In-class activities - Learn the theory and gain practical skills
Homework Quizzes - Recap theoretical basis and course material
Experimental Design - Design experiments and convert them to a script
Paper Presentation - Get acquainted with up-to-date research
Mini-Proposal - Write a rationale for your project
Research project - Run and analyse your experiment
Mini-Symposium - Final poster/presentation