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Undergraduate Course: Biosensors 4 (ELEE10024)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Engineering CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThis module provides instruction in both the concept and application of electrochemical biosensors that act as self-contained 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 18, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 6, Formative Assessment Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 4, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 69 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 80 %, Coursework 20 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 80% Exam, 20% coursework
Feedback Not entered
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)2:00
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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Keywordsantigen/antibody, bioelectrodes, chemiluminescent and fluorescent labels, electrochemistry, enzymes
Contacts
Course organiserDr Stewart Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 7471
Email: Stewart.Smith@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Sharon Potter
Tel: (0131 6)51 7079
Email: Sharon.Potter@ed.ac.uk
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