ELEC-E8725 - Methods of bioadaptive technology, Lecture, 14.9.2021-9.12.2021

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student learns the basics of the working principles of the research and selected reliability and testing methods used in the field of bioadaptive technology. Student understands how these principles can be applied to design portable point-of-care and lab-on-a-chip devices. Concept of translational utilization of the research method principles to develop health and well-being solutions is awakened. Student realizes the process steps that are needed from the first idea of a product to the commercialization of a medical device. Students cultivate both their technical knowhow and personal skills of an engineering expert needed in the work life in the field of bioadaptive technology.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 09.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markus Turunen, Tomi Laurila

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Light, atomic force and electron microscopies, optical profilometry, selected atomic and molecular spectroscopy methods, mass spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies, chromatography, microfluidistics, point-of-care devices, lab-on-a-chips, legislation concerning implantable medical devices, mechanical testing, selected surface characterization methods, adhesion testing, selected surface treatment methods, selected electrochemical research methods, microscale energy production and storage methods, basics of biosensor, microelectrode and actuator technologies. Work life interviews and laboratory exercises.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Continuous evaluation is used on the course. Thus, this course can not be passed by taking only the examination but active participation is demanded:

    Group work (written methods reports, oral method presentations, and the collected educational materials, i.e. usually videos or tutorials), individual students and groups are evaluated

    Review essays (1 A4-page in length) individual student is evaluated

    Work life portfolio, individual student contribution is evaluated

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    50 h contact teaching, 85 h  independent studies

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course book: Skoog, Holler ja Nieman, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Harcourt, 1998 (or more recent). Plenty of other material will be used in the literature survey stage.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-II

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

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