Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biosensors For Environmental Applications
Course Code: CSAG643
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 10
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to understand concept of biosensor and the importance of environmental applications.

Course Content

Information about term, history and structures of biosensors. Classification of biosensors. Detailed examination of the use of biosensors in environmental applications. Examples for commercial biosensors.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the concept and types of biosensors
2.To have general knowledge about environmental pollution
3.To have knowledge about the environmental applications of biosensors
4.To gain self-learning skills and to maintain lifelong learning
5.To be able to comment on issues related to the field
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biosensors for Enviromental Applications. Prof. Dr. Deniz AKTAŞ UYGUN (unprinted lecture notes)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition, History and Components of Biosensors
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of Biosensors
Week 3 - Theoretical
Overview of Environmental Pollution
Week 4 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Determination of Toxicity and Detection of Damaged Endocrine System
Week 5 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Detection of Biocides
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Detection of Hormones
Week 7 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Detection of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Week 8 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Detection of Dioxins, Phenols, Surfactants (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Detection of Alkenes, Aromatic Compounds, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Week 10 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Detection of Alkenes, Aromatic Compounds, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Detection of Antibiotics, Toxins and Microorganisms
Week 12 - Theoretical
Use of Biosensors in Metal Detection
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biosensors in Detection of Inorganic Phosphate, Nitrate and BOD
Week 14 - Theoretical
Use of Biosensors Environmental Remediation . Commercial Biosensors
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Seminar1%5
Presentation1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory14103182
Seminar1617
Presentation 1617
Midterm Examination120222
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)250
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
1
2
3
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
3
2
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026