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227-0401-00L 6 Credits BSC , MSC D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET , D-HEST

Single Molecule Biosensors

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Morteza Aramesh

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:31

Abstract

The course teaches the fundamentals and techniques of single-molecule biophysics - covering optical and electrical detection methods, instrumentation, and data analysis - while giving students hands-on experience in building experiments, acquiring signals, and processing quantitative data.

Objective

- Understand the key physical principles and experimental constraints of single-molecule sensing. - Gain practical skills in instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis for single-molecule experiments. - Be able to critically review and discuss published articles in the field.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Single Molecule Biosensors	No time listed	2 h weekly
practical/laboratory course	Single Molecule Biosensors	No time listed	1 h weekly
independent project	Single Molecule Biosensors	No time listed	2 h weekly

Offered In

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Bachelor
- Electives (This is only a small selection. Other courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen. Please consult the "Richtlinien zu Projekten, Praktika, Seminare" (German only), ).)
  - Engineering Electives
Biomedical Engineering Master
- Track Courses
  - Bioelectronics
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Bioelectronics track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.)