Undergraduate Course: Biosensors 4 (ELEE10024)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Electronics |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This module provides instruction in both the concept and
application of electrochemical biosensors that act as selfcontained
integrated devices capable of providing analytical
information, using a biological recognition element retained in
direct spatial contact with an electrochemical transduction
element. Instruction is also given in the general principles of
sampling and analysis, statistical presentation and
manipulation of data. This module serves as an introduction to
some of the biosensors and electronic measurement
techniques covered in the module BioSensors &
Instrumentation. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
(
Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
78 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
80 %,
Coursework
20 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | | 2:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the students will understand the
electronic and electrochemical principles of bioelectrodes,
chemical sensors and bionsensors. They will gain practice in
the general principles of sampling and analysis, statistical
presentation and manipulation of data generated by
biosensors. Students will gain practical knowledge of basic
microfabrication techniques and cleanroom procedures. In
addition they will be introduced to the health and safety issues
involved in sensor fabrication and use including the regulatory
environment. They will be familiar with the literature on
biosensors, including up to date knowledge of the state of the
art, and gain experience in the preparation and presentation of
technical information. |
Assessment Information
| 80% Exam, 20% coursework |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | antigen/antibody, bioelectrodes, chemiluminescent and fluorescent labels, electrochemistry, enzymes |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Stewart Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 5607
Email: Stewart.Smith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Sharon Potter
Tel: (0131 6)51 7079
Email: Sharon.Potter@ed.ac.uk |
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