Syllabus ( BENG 424 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Biosensors |
Course code: |
BENG 424 |
Lecturer: |
Assist. Prof. Cansu ÜLKER TURAN
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ECTS credits: |
5 |
GTU credits: |
3 () |
Year, Semester: |
4, Fall |
Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
Type of course: |
Departmental Elective
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Language of instruction: |
English
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
This course aims to acquire knowledge to students about biosensor design, analyte determination with biosensors and use of biomolecules in biosensors. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify the products which plays a significant role in biology.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Solve problems by combining modern engineering techniques with biology.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on current bioengineering applications from the industrial and scientific aspects
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Term paper
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Apply biological molecules as the sensor molecules.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on biological, chemical, physical and mathematical principles which constitute the basis of bioengineering applications
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Identify the applications of nanomaterials to design biosensors.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on current bioengineering applications from the industrial and scientific aspects
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Explain the most common types of biosensors.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Acquire knowledge on current bioengineering applications from the industrial and scientific aspects
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Contents
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Week 1: |
Introduction to biosensing and definition of biosensors |
Week 2: |
Main components of biosensors, transducers |
Week 3: |
Biomolecules used in biosensors and immobilization methods |
Week 4: |
Biosensor properties and factors affecting on performance |
Week 5: |
Enzymatic biosensors, Project assignment |
Week 6: |
Immunobiosensors |
Week 7: |
DNA biosensors |
Week 8: |
Cell based biosensors |
Week 9: |
Midterm Exam, Nanomaterials for biosensors |
Week 10: |
Optical biosensors |
Week 11: |
Biosensors in food analysis |
Week 12: |
Biosensors in healtcare analysis |
Week 13: |
Biosensors in environmental analysis, Project submission |
Week 14: |
Project presentations |
Week 15*: |
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Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
Textbooks and materials: |
Cooper MA, Label-Free Biosensors: Techniques and Applications, Cambridge University Press, 2009. |
Recommended readings: |
Eggins BR, Chemical Sensors and Biosensors, Wiley, 2002. Kumar S, Nanomaterials for Biosensors, Nanotechnologies for the Life Sciences series, Wiley, 2007.
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
9 |
30 |
Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
Project: |
5-14 |
20 |
Homework: |
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0 |
Quiz: |
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0 |
Final exam: |
16 |
50 |
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Total weight: |
(%) |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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Own studies outside class: |
4 |
10 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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Term project: |
1 |
8 |
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Term project presentation: |
4 |
1 |
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Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
5 |
2 |
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Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
7 |
2 |
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Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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