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Molecular Health Sensors and Devices
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:35
Abstract
Molecular sensors enable medical diagnostics and health monitoring. In this course, sources of biomedical information, fundamental concepts of chemical biomarker sensing and signal processing are discussed. This knowledge is applied to understand the requirements, engineering approaches and challenges of related devices.
Objective
Within this course, the students will: • understand the requirements and merits of molecular health sensors • learn chemical sensing concepts for health parameter detection and quantification • learn concepts of sampling, calibration, signal processing and device engineering During the weekly exercise, the students will apply this knowledge to understand the concepts and methods of a variety of scientific approaches and engineering innovations.
Content
Fundamentals of chemical sensors for health application; medical benefits and requirements of continuous health parameter monitoring; molecular biomarker sensing in blood, interstitial fluid, sweat and breath; micro- and nanosystems concepts; signal processing; drift and calibration; device engineering
Resources
Lecture Notes
Hand-outs
Literature
Script is provided to each lecture including the exercises and their solutions.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- None except for calculator (without communication) and 1 DIN A4 sheet with self-written notes.
Course Components
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Molecular Health Sensors and Devices
The course will take place in the second week of HS23.
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2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Molecular Health Sensors and Devices
The course will take place in the second week of HS23.
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1 h weekly |
Offered In
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Mechatronics and Robotics (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Marco Hutter)
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Microsystems and Nanoscale Engineering (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Christofer Hierold)
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Engineering for Health (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Bradley Nelson)
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Micro & Nanosystems (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
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Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Bioelectronics track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.)
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