The course covered the most important chemical, physical and biological methods in the synthesis of nanoparticles and some of their environmental and health applications. The course also covered the most important methods and devices in diagnosing nanoparticles, from knowing their shapes and sizes to their stability, in addition to opening new horizons in terms of dealing with them and their suitability for the environment and health. The course was attended by Dr. Salah Mahdi Saleh, Dr. Amjad Ne’mah Jassim and Dr. Iman Abdullah Abdul-Ali.