TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Master's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gain knowledge about the basic principles of biological analysis. 2) Learn isolation and seperation techniques of biomolecules. 3) Discuss the principles involved in undertaking standard sample preparation procedures for analysis of biomolecules. 4) Understand the use of enzymes, antibodies, cells and DNA in biosensors. 5) Gain knowledge about the use of biological molecules in advanced technologies like lab-on-chip and microfluidic analytical systems.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	Biochemistry, Biomolecules, Biomaterials, Nanotechnology
COURSE DEFINITION	In this course, important analytical methods for characterization of biomolecules such as proteins, DNA, RNA, carbohydrates and lipids are discussed. This course also covers the use of enzymes, antibodies, cells and DNA in analytical systems, e.g. biosensors and emerging technologies like lab-on-chip and microfluidic analytical systems.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Course overview 2nd Week Sample preparation methods for analysis of proteins and peptides 3rd Week Protein analysis and detection 4th Week Enzymatic analysis 5th Week Antibody-Based Identification Methods 6th Week Isolation and purification of nucleic acids 7th Week Analysis of nucleic acids 8th Week Midterm Exam 9th Week Separation, purification and analysis of carbohydrates 10th Week Sample preparation and lipid analysis 11th Week Bioelectrochemistry and electrochemical biosensors 12th Week Microfluidic analytical systems 13th Week Lab-on-chip technology 14th Week Students Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Bioanalytics: Analytical Methods and Concepts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Friedrich Lottspeich, Joachim W. Engels, Wiley, 2018. Applications of Microfluidic Systems in Biology and Medicine, Manabu Tokeshi, Springer, 2019. Principles and Practice of Bioanalysis, 2nd edition, Richard F. Venn, CRC Press, 2008. Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2nd edition, Andreas Manz, Petra S Dittrich, Dimitri Iossifidis, 2015.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 40 Presentation of Article 1 20 Total(%) 60 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam 1 90 90 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 3 3 Homework Presentation (including preperation) 1 70 70 Project 1 95 95 Total Workload 300 Total Workload / 30 10 ECTS Credits of the Course 10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No