Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
BBT.MND.709
Biosensors, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
BBT.MND.709Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Soile NymarkResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Sustainable development goals
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Content
Core content
- Applications and requirements of biosensors.
- Principles of molecular recognition in different biosensors.
- Detection methods: electrodes, optical sensors, intracellular sensors, Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) sensors and other sensor types.
- Miniaturization and biocompatibility.
- Examples of single cell measurements with biosensors.
Complementary knowledge
- Light microscopy
- Principles of electrochemistry, operation principles of optical sensors.
- Principles of cellular level measurement conditions.
- Micro ElectroMechanical systems (MEMS)
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Passed exercises, laboratory assignments and examination.
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Participation in teaching
Contact teaching
11.01.2027 – 28.02.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Open University completion options
The course is also available at the Open University