Quantum Dots and the Harkess Method of Critical Reading
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Students explore the applications of quantum dots by researching a journal article and answering framing questions used in a class-wide discussion. This Harkness method discussion helps students become critical readers of scientific literature.
Nanomedicine is the cutting edge in bioengineering. This field has grown by leaps and bounds in the last 20 years due to the advent of new detection technologies. A combination of biology and nanotechnology, bionanotechnology is of great interest in the biomedical industry. It is commonly used when many fields (such as biology, chemistry, nanomedicine and engineering) overlap. The journal article introduces students to advanced scientific writing and reading, important skills for engineers.
After this activity, students should be able to:
- Critically read and analyze scientific literature.
- Review and discuss a journal article.
- Explain how bionanotechnology encorporates quantum dots.