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Microsystems and Nanobiology, 6 credits
Mikrosystem och nanobiologi, 6 hp
TFTB33
Main field of study
Engineering BiologyCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Niclas SolinDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CTBI | Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering (Devices and Materials in Biomedicine) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Engineering BiologyCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, biosensor technology, surfaces science and supramolecular chemistry.
Intended learning outcomes
The course aims to give knowledge and experience in development of microsystems including nanotechnology, for uses in biotechnology and biomedicine. After finished course the students shall be able to:
- explain the motives and goals for the use of microsystems in biotechnology and biomedicine
- explain limitations and possibilities with miniaturisation of analysis systems for biological objects
- motivate choice of materials and methods for micro/nanosystems for biotechnology
- explain the most important principles behind self organization and functional polymers
- perform simple micro-patterning using photolithography and soft lithography
- present solution to seminar task
Course content
Microsystems-fabrication and use in bioanalytical systems. Miniatyrization of electronic, chemical and mechanical functions. Self assembly of nano-structures and functional nano-materials.
Nanotechnology for novel detection and enhanced sensitivity. Fabrication methods for microstructures, soft lithography and photolithography. Biological microchips, smart microsystems, single cell analysis, microfluidics.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures on basic theory, seminars, laboratory work, guest lectures and study visits to relevant companies and institutions.
Examination
| UPG2 | Seminars | 1 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN3 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Imaging and ubiquitous biosensing.
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus BomanExaminer
Niclas SolinCourse website and other links
http://cms.ifm.liu.se/applphys/biorgel/education/mikrosystem-nanobiologi-t/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 36 hRecommended self-study hours: 124 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Marc J. Madou, Manufacturing Techniques for Microfabrication and Nanotechnology
Other
Hand-outs, research papers, review papers.
Own information search.
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG2 | Seminars | 1 credits | U, G |
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1 credits | U, G |
| TEN3 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Marc J. Madou, Manufacturing Techniques for Microfabrication and Nanotechnology
Other
Hand-outs, research papers, review papers.
Own information search.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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X
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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X
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UPG2
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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X
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UPG2
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
X
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X
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X
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UPG2
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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X
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LAB1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
X
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X
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X
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UPG2
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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X
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UPG2
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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X
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UPG2
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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X
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UPG2
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| 3.2 Communications |
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X
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X
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UPG2
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
X
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
X
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
X
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X
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UPG2
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
X
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
X
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
X
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
X
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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X
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UPG2
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