Underlying engineering principles used to detect small molecules, DNA, proteins, and cells in the context of applications in diagnostic testing, pharmaceutical research, and environmental monitoring. Biosensor approaches including electrochemistry, fluorescence, acoustics, and optics; aspects of selective surface chemistry including methods for biomolecule attachment to transducer surfaces; characterization of bisensor performance; blood glucose detection; fluorescent DNA microarrays; label-free biochips; bead-based assay methods. Case studies and analysis of commercial biosensor.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Biosensors,Biological elements,Immobilization of biological elements,Electrochemical transducers,Optical transducers,Piezoelectric transducers,Immunosensors,Figures of merit,Lab-on-a-chip biosensors,Nanobiosensors,Applications of biosensors,Application of Biosensors-II,Bendable and stretchable bioelectronics-I,Bendable and stretchable bioelectronics-II.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defines the fundamental concepts behind the operation of the most important classes of biosensors
13, 17, 19, 9
A, E
Recognize how biosensors are characterized, compared to each other, and designed to suit particular applications
13, 17, 19, 9
A, E
Evaluates how biochemical functionality is coupled to a biosensor transducer
13, 17, 19, 9
A, E
Recognizes the major applications of biosensor technology in diagnostic tests, life science research, and environmental testing
13, 17, 19, 9
A, E
Rocognizes several of the most important emerging biosensor technologies
13, 17, 19, 9
A
Gains the practice of critical thinking when considering a new detection technology and to develop the ability to communicate well-researched opinions to others
13, 17, 19, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
13: Case Study Method, 17: Experimental Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Jeong-Yeol Yoon, "Introduction to Biosensors", Springer, 2016
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
X
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
8
2
16
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
8
8
64
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
2
1
2
Midterm Exam
2
28
56
General Exam
1
53
53
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
233
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(233/30)
8
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
BIOSENSORS
-
Spring Semester
3+2
4
8
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Gülsen Betül AKTAŞ
Assistant(s)
Aim
Underlying engineering principles used to detect small molecules, DNA, proteins, and cells in the context of applications in diagnostic testing, pharmaceutical research, and environmental monitoring. Biosensor approaches including electrochemistry, fluorescence, acoustics, and optics; aspects of selective surface chemistry including methods for biomolecule attachment to transducer surfaces; characterization of bisensor performance; blood glucose detection; fluorescent DNA microarrays; label-free biochips; bead-based assay methods. Case studies and analysis of commercial biosensor.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Biosensors,Biological elements,Immobilization of biological elements,Electrochemical transducers,Optical transducers,Piezoelectric transducers,Immunosensors,Figures of merit,Lab-on-a-chip biosensors,Nanobiosensors,Applications of biosensors,Application of Biosensors-II,Bendable and stretchable bioelectronics-I,Bendable and stretchable bioelectronics-II.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Defines the fundamental concepts behind the operation of the most important classes of biosensors
13, 17, 19, 9
A, E
Recognize how biosensors are characterized, compared to each other, and designed to suit particular applications
13, 17, 19, 9
A, E
Evaluates how biochemical functionality is coupled to a biosensor transducer
13, 17, 19, 9
A, E
Recognizes the major applications of biosensor technology in diagnostic tests, life science research, and environmental testing
13, 17, 19, 9
A, E
Rocognizes several of the most important emerging biosensor technologies
13, 17, 19, 9
A
Gains the practice of critical thinking when considering a new detection technology and to develop the ability to communicate well-researched opinions to others
13, 17, 19, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
13: Case Study Method, 17: Experimental Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Jeong-Yeol Yoon, "Introduction to Biosensors", Springer, 2016
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
X
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
