Information Package

Ph.D. on Biomedical Engineering

BME617

NANOBIOSENSORS

Course Code
BME617
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To integrate nanoelectronic circuit and biological structure
  2. Implementation of new nano analytical devices
  3. Improvement of nanobiosensor performance
  4. To researh articles and design set-up
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionNanosensor definition and types; Introduction to nanobiosensor technology and classifications Nanoparticle-based electrochemical biosensors; Carbon nanotube-based electrochemical biosensors Quantum particle-based electrochemical biosensors; Nanocable-based nanobiosensors; Cantilever-based nanobiosensors; Optical nanobiosensors; Biochips; Other types of nanobiosensors; Nanobiosensor characterizations Biomedical uses (Cancer cells, proteins, anti-cancer drugs, etc.)
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The definition of nanosensor
2nd Week Introduction of nanobiosensor and classification
3rd Week Nanoparticle based electrochemical biosensors
4th Week Carbon nanotube based electrochemical sensors
5th Week Quantum dots based electrochemical sensors
6th Week Nanowire based nanobiosensors
7th Week Cantilever based nanobiosensors
8th Week Optical nanobiosensor
9th Week Biochip
10th Week Other nanobiosensor
11th Week Characterization of biosensor surface using various analytical techniques such as; x-ray photon spectroscopy, quartz crystal microbalance, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy
12th Week Biomedical detection of clinically important analytes such as; cancer cells, anticancer drugs, proteins etc
13th Week Project presentation
14th Week Project presentation
Recommended or Required Reading"Electrochemical Nanobiosensors: New Technology in Medical Diagnosis" edited by Pranjal Chandra, Yoon-Bo Shim., 2014
"Biosensors, Sensors Physics and Technology" edited by T. M. Canh., 2001
Internet and library files.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 72 72
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 2 3 6
Preparation for Final exam 1 24 24
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 24 24
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 96 96
Homework 1 24 24
Total Work Load288
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.6
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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K2 X X
K3
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X X
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