Course detail

Electronics and Biosensors

FEKT-ABSNAcad. year: 2019/2020

The subject deals with a wide spectra of chemical sensors and biosensors used in medicine and related branches, with the principles of magnitude conversion, modern construction and applications of sensors in disease diagnostics, further in analyses and monitoring of toxic and biologically interesting matters. Another offer is the choice of physical magnitude sensors as flowmeters and pressure and temperature sensors.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaromír Hubálek, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Microelectronics (UMEL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Basic overview of types and principles of sensors used in medicine, acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of sensors.

Prerequisites

The basic knowledge of chemistry, biology a electrochemistry are required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified in guarantor‘ s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum


Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to give an overview of the basic physical, chemical and biochemical principles and characteristics of the basic sensor types used in medicine, as well as for the construction of analyzers and other medical devices.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Drbohlavová, J.; Fohlerová, Z.: Elektronika a biosenzory, Vysoké učení technické v Brně, Brno 2015
Skládal, P.: Biosensory, Masarykova univerzita, Brno 2002 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BTBIO-A Bachelor's

    branch A-BTB , 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Mgr. Zdenka Fohlerová, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Jaromír Hubálek, Ph.D.

Syllabus


Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Ondřej Bílek, Ph.D.
Ing. Martina Gaňová, Ph.D.

Syllabus