Postgraduate Course: Biosensors (PGEE11041)

Course Outline
School	School of Engineering	College	College of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	10	ECTS Credits	5
Summary	This 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		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
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Exam Information
Exam Diet	Paper Name		Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)	Biosensors		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.