Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
BMB-23-118BIosensors and ApplIcatIons In ChemIstry Elective116
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
First of all, basic sensor concept, then having basic knowledge about biosensors, Understanding the basic components of biosensors and their functions in the mechanism, Basic structure and components of enzymes, understanding of roles in biological processes, Examples of biosensors include the most commonly used enzymes, their combination with electrochemical transducers, and their use in various fields. Assessment, interpretation and information processing of samples from various biosensors
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç. Dr. Bahri GÜR
Learning Outcomes
11. Explain the concept of sensor and biosensor. 2. Understand the basic components of a biosensor and their mechanisms of operation. 3. Learn the reasons and applications of enzymes widely used in chemical reactions and analytical chemistry. 4. Understand the structures and working principles of different biosensors 5. Do sample applications of biosensors in different areas
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
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Course Contents
1. A perspective on the concept of sensor and biosensor, 2. The basic components of a biosensor and their functioning mechanisms, 3. Common causes and applications of enzymes in chemical reactions and analytical chemistry, 4. The structures and working principles of the different biosensors, 5. Sampling from the use of biosensors in different areas.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Sensor and biosensor definitions, differences between themVarious examples
2Properties and basic components of biosensors, Biosensors and transformers
3Enzyme Sensors, general properties of enzymes, types and roles in catalysis
4Various examples - I
5Potentiometric enzyme electrodes Various examples - II
6Reversible and irreversible inhibitor-specific enzyme electrodes
7Amperometric enzyme electrodes
8Various examples - III
9Midterm
10Optical Enzyme Sensors, Semiconductor enzyme sensors
11Piezoelectric enzyme sensors
12Thermal Enzyme Sensors
13Preparation and fabrication methods of biosensors,
14Use of biosensors for medicine, food industry, environmental protection and military purposes
Recommended or Required Reading
1. TRAN MINH CANH, BIOSENSORS, CHAPMAN&HALL,2003. 2 Cooper, M.A.Label-free Biosensors, Cambridge University Pres, 2009. 3 Rasoly, A. Biosensors and Biodetection, Humana Pres Inc., 2009 4 Chaplin, M.F. Buche, C.,Enzyme Technology, Cambridge University Pres, 1990.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination115
Discussion15
Brain Storming120
Criticising Paper110
Self Study120
Individual Study for Mid term Examination130
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination150
Individual Study for Final Examination150
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Practice5315
Discussion7214
Brain Storming7214
Criticising Paper7321
Self Study10220
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11616
Individual Study for Final Examination12020
Homework7214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)179
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