Introduction to Bioelectronics (P03059)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-P-P03059

This module explores how relevant aspects of biology, chemistry, electronics, materials science, micro- and nanotechnology, and physics are exploited in the growing technical ability to develop ‘bioelectronic’ devices. An important part of this is the development of the communication interface between biological materials (cells, tissue and organs) and electronic components. Topics covered include the impact on the biomedical sciences of the development of biosensors, biochips, artificial organs and prosthetics. Environmental and biodefence monitoring can be improved through new biochemical-based detection techniques, and as a future objective the development of biomaterial circuitry could revolutionize electronics and computer systems. Commercial and market development aspects will also be covered.

? Keywords : Artificial organs, biochips, biofabrication templates, bioelectrodes, biosensors, biofuel cells, electrocardiogram (EKG), electroencephalograph (EEG), human anatomy, implantable medical devices, lab-on-chip, molecular electronics, prosthetic devices.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of Engineering and Electronics), (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) 20 minutes per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Sunday	09:00	09:50	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

An understanding will form of the basic physico-chemical properties of proteins and DNA, and the physiological properties of membranes, cells, tissues and some organs, together with an appreciation of the relationship between structure and function. The distinction between the passive and active electrical properties of membranes will be understood, along with the origins of electrical signals emanating from the brain (electroencephalography) and heart (electrocardiogram). A working understanding of the design and use of bioelectrodes will also be attained.