Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | BMB-23-118 | BIosensors and ApplIcatIons In ChemIstry | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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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
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
Doç. Dr. Bahri GÜR |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | 1. 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
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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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.
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Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Sensor and biosensor definitions, differences between them | | Various examples | 2 | Properties and basic components of biosensors, Biosensors and transformers | | | 3 | Enzyme Sensors, general properties of enzymes, types and roles in catalysis
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| | | 5 | Potentiometric enzyme electrodes
Various examples - II
| | | 6 | Reversible and irreversible inhibitor-specific enzyme electrodes | | | 7 | Amperometric enzyme electrodes | | | 8 | Various examples - III | | | 9 | Midterm | | | 10 | Optical Enzyme Sensors, Semiconductor enzyme sensors | | | 11 | Piezoelectric enzyme sensors | | | 12 | Thermal Enzyme Sensors | | | 13 | Preparation and fabrication methods of biosensors, | | | 14 | Use of biosensors for medicine, food industry, environmental protection and military purposes | | |
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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.
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 15 | Discussion | 1 | 5 | Brain Storming | 1 | 20 | Criticising Paper | 1 | 10 | Self Study | 1 | 20 | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 30 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 50 | Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 50 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 50 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Practice | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Discussion | 7 | 2 | 14 |
Brain Storming | 7 | 2 | 14 |
Criticising Paper | 7 | 3 | 21 |
Self Study | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 16 | 16 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Homework | 7 | 2 | 14 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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