Nanobiotechnology Camp
June 15 – 26
8:30am – 12:30pm
This two-week summer camp is designed for high school students seeking opportunities to learn more about nanobiotechnology. Offered as a Dual Enrollment course, participants in the camp will receive 2 college credits at the successful completion of the program.
Topics
- Basics of Nanobiotechnology
- Nanomaterials
- Nanotherapy & Nanodiagnostics
- DNA & Protein-based Biosensors
- Characterization techniques such as:
- Atomic Force Microscopy
- Electron Microscopy
- Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Instruction
The camp will be lead by Harrisburg University faculty and will consist of lecture components, lab experiments and class discussion.
Field Trips
Students will take field trips to biotechnology-based facilities such as:
Hanson Technologies
Aptagen, LLC
Penn State Nanofabrication facility
Prequisites
To be prepared for the course, students interested in enrolling in the camp should have completed two of the following high school classes:
Biology
Chemistry
Algebra
Application Process
Applicants should complete the following:
Dual Enrollment Application for Admission
Submit a HS Transcript
Sit for the COMPASS placement exam (if necessary)
For more information, contact the Admissions Office at:
Admissions@HarrisburgU.edu
717.901.5101