Biosensing and Bioelectronics (minor)

Students will gain knowledge in: (i) identifying the target species measured in the field of biosensing, (ii) recognizing the environments in which these measurements take place, (iii) understanding the detection principles that can be applied, and (iv) envisioning the development of devices based on the preceding content.

Upon completion of the minor

• students will demonstrate a foundational understanding of biomolecular science and different detection principles utilized in measuring biological signals from living environment. They should be able to articulate key principles and concepts in these areas.
• Students will be able to apply their acquired knowledge to the development of biosensing devices and instruments. 
• Through the minor, students will develop the ability to analyze the relationships between biomolecular science, bioelectrical phenomena, and the development of biosensing devices and bioelectrical instruments. They should be capable of critically evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of different approaches and techniques in the design and application of these technologies in the complex biological environment.

Code: ELEC3046

Extent: 20 ECTS

Curriculum: 2024–2026

Level: Masters

Language of instruction: English

Theme: Health and wellbeing Materials and sustainable use of natural resources

Teacher in charge: Tomi Laurila Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel

Administrative contact: Päivi Koivunen

Organising department: -

Target group: All Aalto students

Prerequisites: Studies encompassing at least 60 (ECTS) credits in mathematics, chemistry/materials science, physics and computer programming, and minor ELEC3021 Bioinformation Technology or equivalent knowledge.

Quotas and restrictions: -

Application process: -

Objectives

After completing the minor the student has acquired the basic understanding of biomolecular science and bioelectrical phenomena, and comprehends how to use this understanding in the development of biosensing devices and bioelectrical instruments.

Target group: Students from Masters’ programme in Life Science Technologies and other Master students with sufficient prerequisites

Content and structure

Basic information

Professor in charge: Tomi Laurila

Professors: Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel

Administrative contact: Study coordinator Päivi Koivunen

Extent: 20 credits

Abbreviation: -

Code: ELEC3046

Target group: Students from Masters’ programme in Life Science Technologies and other Master students with sufficient prerequisites

Language: English

Prerequisite knowledge: Studies encompassing at least 60 (ECTS) credits in mathematics, chemistry/materials science, physics and computer programming, and minor ELEC3021 Bioinformation Technology or equivalent knowledge.

Objectives

After completing the minor the student has acquired the basic understanding of biomolecular science and bioelectrical phenomena, and comprehends how to use this understanding in the development of biosensing devices and bioelectrical instruments.

Content and structure

Basic information

Professor in charge: Tomi Laurila

Professors: Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel

Administrative contact: Study coordinator Päivi Koivunen

Extent: 20 credits

Abbreviation: -

Code: ELEC3046

Target group: Students from Masters’ programme in Life Science Technologies and other Master students with sufficient prerequisites

Language: English

Prerequisite knowledge: Studies encompassing at least 60 (ECTS) credits in mathematics, chemistry/materials science, physics and computer programming, and minor ELEC3021 Bioinformation Technology or equivalent knowledge.

Objectives

After completing the minor the student has acquired the basic understanding of biomolecular science and bioelectrical phenomena, and comprehends how to use this understanding in the development of biosensing devices and bioelectrical instruments.

Content and structure

Basic information

Sivuaine suomeksi: Bioanturit ja bioelektroniikka

Biämne på svenska: Biosensorer och bioelektronik

Professor in charge: Tomi Laurila

Professors: Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel

Extent: 20 credits

Abbreviation: -

Code: ELEC3046

Target group: Students from Masters’ programme in Life Science Technologies and other Master students with sufficient prerequisites

Language: English

Prerequisite knowledge

Studies encompassing at least 60 (ECTS) credits in mathematics, chemistry/materials science, physics and computer programming, and minor ELEC3021 Bioinformation Technology or equivalent knowledge.

Objectives

After completing the minor the student has acquired the basic understanding of biomolecular science and bioelectrical phenomena, and comprehends how to use this understanding in the development of biosensing devices and bioelectrical instruments.

Content and structure