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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Biosensors | |||
| Reference | ENM405 | Version | 1 |
| Created | May 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to link engineering principles to different transduction methods and biosensors. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate the theory behind biosensors. |
| 2 | Critically analyse data from a range of sensor technologies used to monitor and measure physiological and health related problems. |
| 3 | Critically select appropriate sensor systems for different applications considering the advantages and disadvantages of different sensor technologies. |
| 4 | Evaluate the principles of signal processing and data handling in the measurement of health related problems. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Operations, transduction and physics underlying optical, mechanical and electrochemical biosensors. Use of various signal processing, statistical and data handling techniques. Various power supply devices and its interface with biosensing and measuring system. The physical phenomenon behind detecting physiological signals and development of methods to detect signals of blood pressure, glucose, ECG, motion, force, pressure, muscle activity, oxygen consumption. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combined approach utilising formal lectures, tutorials and practical work. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 50 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 100 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | The module will be assessed by a lab report. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A in Component 1. |
| B | B in Component 1. |
| C | C in Component 1. |
| D | D in Component 1. |
| E | E in Component 1. |
| F | F in Component 1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | EN3500 Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Biosensors and Nanosensors - IAS027C (McWilliams, 2013) Banica FG (2012). Chemical Sensors and Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications. |