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15874
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| Year |
3
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
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| Scientific area |
Biotecnologia
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable
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Learning outcomes |
The learning objectives aim for students to acquire solid knowledge of biosensors, including their architecture, molecular recognition components, transducers, and analytical validation, as well as to understand their practical applications. The skills developed include critical analysis of measurement systems, selection of immobilization methods, interpretation of performance parameters, and evaluation of innovative solutions. Competencies encompass teamwork, scientific communication, and autonomy in problem-solving. The teaching method, combining theoretical lectures, case discussions, study of recent applications, and development of mini-projects, ensures alignment with these objectives, enabling students to integrate theory and practice, develop experimental and analytical skills, and apply knowledge to real and innovative contexts.
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Syllabus |
1. Overview of Biosensors:
1.1. Introduction to biosensor architecture.
1.2. Block diagram of the measurement system.
1.3. Ideal requirements.
1.4. Classification of biosensors.
2. Molecular Recognition Components:
2.1. Different types of molecular recognition components – General aspects, advantages, and disadvantages.
2.2. Methods for immobilizing molecular recognition components.
3. Transducers Used in Biosensors:
3.1. Electrochemical transducers. 3.2. Optical transducers.
3.3. Miniaturization of biosensors – application of nanomaterials.
3.4. Acoustic wave transducers.
3.5. Thermal transducers.
4. Performance Parameters and Evaluation of Biosensors:
4.1. Validation requirements for biosensors.
4.2. Analytical validation characteristics of biosensors.
5. Recent Applications of Biosensors:
5.1. Health (Point-of-care sensing).
5.2. Food safety and water monitoring.
5.3. Environmental pollutants.
6. Mini-projects.
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Main Bibliography |
• Biosensors: Fundamentals, Emerging Technologies, and Applications / edited by Edited by Sibel A. Ozkan, Bengi Uslu, and Mustafa Kemal Sezgintürk, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
• Biosensors : fundamentals and applications / edited by Bansi Dhar Malhotra and Chandra Mouli Pandey, Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd, 2017
• Chemical Sensors and Biosensors: fundamentals and Applications / edited by Florinel-Gabriel Banica, John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
• www.journals.elsevier.com/biosensors-and-bioelectronics/
• Miscellaneous articles.
• Teachers notes on the Moodle platform.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Attendance Assessment:
- Attendance 1 – 20% on 5/4/25 9:30h
- Attendance 2 – 20% on 27/5/25 9:00h (during class)
- Badges – 15% (Best 4 selected from chapters: 2; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3 to 3.5; 4 are assessed).
- Presentation of the most recent applications of biosensors in the areas of Health, Food Safety, Water Monitoring and Environmental Pollutants - 10%
- Mini-projects - 35% (Project-Based Learning - average of the evaluation obtained in the 4 Mini-projects)
Exam evaluation:
- Exam - 40%
- Badges - 15%
- Presentation of the most recent applications of biosensors - 10%
- Mini-projects - 35% (average of the evaluation obtained in the 4)
Granting of frequency:
- 9.5 v in the average of the Mini-projects.
Approval:
- 9.5 v in the average of the MP + 9.5 v in the average of the attendance
or
- 9.5 v in the average of the MP + 9.5 v in the exam.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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