Course Details

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
1	BENG608	BIOSENSORS	3+0+0	3	7,5	14.05.2025

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program	BIOENGINEERING
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	Explaining working principles of biosensors. Examining the applications of biosensors in different fields in order to learn biosensor approaches.
Course Content	The course includes the explanation of the basic elements of biosensors; It includes teaching the biological materials used in biosensors, materials with different properties and various measurement methods. The course covers biosensor types that differ according to their usage areas, enzymatic biosensors, immunosensors, nucleic acid biosensors, optical biosensors, cell-based biosensors, electrochemical biosensors, and biological material immobilization.
Course Methods and Techniques	These courses are conducted with a blended teaching approach that combines advanced theoretical knowledge transfer and practical learning. The basic elements and working principles of biosensors are examined using seminars, literature discussions and student presentations within the scope of the course. Laboratory applications provide distance learning of the biological material selection used in the production of biosensors, immobilization techniques and different measurement methods. Problem solving is developed for biosensor design and application density with case studies and project systematic learning methods. In addition, individual and group studies are also basic methods for gaining scientific research techniques, current literature review and critical evaluation features.
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Asist Prof.Dr. EMEL BAŞAK GENCER AKÇOK
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources

Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications" Authors: A.P.F. Turner, I. Karube, G.S. Wilson
"Handbook of Biosensors and Biosensor Kinetics" Editor: Ajit Sadana

Course Category

Science

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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı	1	% 20
Ödev	5	% 20
Proje/Çizim	1	% 25
Final examination	1	% 35
Total	8	% 100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Ev Ödevi	5	4	20
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi	4	3	12
Sunum için Hazırlık	1	10	10
Sunum	1	2	2
Proje	1	20	20
Araştırma	14	3	42
Kişisel Çalışma	14	2	28
Yüz Yüze Ders	14	3	42
Final Sınavı	1	15	15
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 191

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Define biological structures that can be used in sensors.
2	Classify of engineering principles of biosensors
3	Explain biosensor application in different area.
4	Identify commercial biosensors and their application areas.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction to Biosensors
2	Key Components of a Biosensor
3	Biological Recognition Elements I Enzymes, antibodies, nucleic acids – structure and functionality
4	Biological Recognition Elements II Cells, tissues, and aptamers; synthetic biology tools
5	Material Science in Biosensors
6	Transducer Types and Signal Generation
7	Electrochemical Biosensors
8	Optical and Spectroscopic Biosensors
9	Enzymatic and Immuno-biosensors
10	DNA and Nucleic Acid Biosensors
11	Cell-based and Whole-organism Biosensors
12	Immobilization Techniques
13	Biosensor Applications and Market
14	Nanobiosensors, AI integration, point-of-care devices

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	P1	P2	P3	P4	P5	P6	P7	P8	P9	P10	P11	P12
C1	5	3	5	4	3	3	2	5	5	5	5	5
C2	5	4	5	5	4	3	3	5	5	5	5	5
C3	5	3	4	3	3	4	3	5	5	5	5	5
C4	5	3	5	4	3	4	2	5	5	5	5	5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

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