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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
BMT-7816
Biosensors, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Course code
BMT-7816Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Antti VehkaojaResponsible teacher:
Sampo TuukkanenResponsible teacher:
Mikko PeltokangasResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Core content
- Applications and requirements of biosensors.
- Principles of molecular recognition, structure of enzyme and antibody, immunosensors, modeling of reactions, immobilization techniques.
- Detection methods, electrodes, ISFET, optical sensors, Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) sensor, piezoelectric resonators and thermal sensors.
- Miniaturization, biocompatibility, microanalyzers and BioMEMS structures.
- Examples of commercial biosensors.
Complementary knowledge
- Sampling principles
- Immune response, bacteria and viruses, self-assembled membranes
- Principles of electrochemistry, operation principles of optical fibre sensors, modeling of SPR sensor.
- Biomaterials, Micro ElectroMechanical systems (MEMS)
Specialist knowledge
- Molecular modeling, Langmuir-Blodgett -thin film technology
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Passed exercises, laboratory works and examination.
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
11.01.2021 – 06.05.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Exam
06.05.2021 – 06.05.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)