Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge obtained from the project module on 5th semester, as well as knowledge in the field of Statistical Mechanics, General and Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Microbiology, Protein Physics

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge and understanding of basic biosensors design principles
• Must have knowledge and understanding of major phenomena used in biosensing, including optical, surface plasmon resonance, and electrochemical based systems
• Must have knowledge and understanding of surface bound reactions and their kinetics.
• Must be able to apply their knowledge about biosensor design to real problems 
• Must have the knowledge how to make a business case for a biosensor
• Should understand scientific methods and theories in relation to the topic of the project

Skills

• Must have knowledge and understanding of basic biosensors design principles
• Must have knowledge and understanding of major phenomena used in biosensing, including optical, surface plasmon resonance, and electrochemical based systems
• Must have knowledge and understanding of surface bound reactions and their kinetics.
• Must be able to apply their knowledge about biosensor design to real problems 
• Must have the knowledge how to make a business case for a biosensor
• Should understand scientific methods and theories in relation to the topic of the project

Competences

• Must have working knowledge and basic skills for designing, evaluating and experimental handling of biosensor devices
• Must be able to understand and apply knowledge necessary to create functional biosensors
• Must be able to reflect over relevant theories and methods used for biosensor design
• Must be able to assess basic economic conditions for the development and commissioning of biosensors

Type of instruction

Workshop and project work with supervision. The Biosensor workshop comprises lectures and hand-on laboratory exercises covering the main types of currently used biosensors, including different kinds of electrochemical and optical sensors. The workshop also addresses the issues of surfaces functionalization technique to achieve required selectivity and sensitivity and discuss the specific aspects of surface-bound chemical reactions. The economic part of the project will be supported by a number of lectures covering basic business economy.

Extent and expected workload

Kursusmodulets omfang er 20 ECTS svarende til 600 timers studieindsats.

Exam

Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam

• The workshop is an integrated part of the project and therefor it is obligatory for all students to participate. A successful participation in the workshop is a precondition for participation in the project examination.

Exams

Name of exam	Bachelorprojekt
Type of exam	Master's thesis/final project The project exam is an oral group exam at the end of the project based on presentation and project report, graded on 7-scale, individual evaluation, external censor Besides the evaluation criteria stated in the Joint program regulations, completion of the workshop, assignments and submission of the report based on the conducted lab exercises is required.
ECTS	15
Permitted aids	All written and all electronic aids
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	External examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures