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Class Biosensors

  • Presentation

    Presentation

    The Biosensors CU explores the development and application of devices that detect and measure biological signals. These sensors are crucial for various areas, including medical diagnostics, scientific research, food safety or the environment. This CU offers a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of these devices. It includes topics such as the physics and chemistry of sensors, the biology behind the reactions they detect, and the technologies involved in their construction and operation. Students will learn about different types of biosensors, such as enzymes, antibodies or cells, and explore their practical applications in clinical, industrial and environmental contexts.
  • Code

    Code

    ULHT6942-14635
  • Syllabus

    Syllabus

    Concept of sensor and biosensor. Classification of biosensors. Signal transducers. Biomolecules (enzymes, antibodies, nucleic acids, DNA, cells) and analytes. Biorecognition. Optical, colorimetric and spectrophotometric biosensors, electrochemical, mass, calorimetric and biosensors with coupled techniques. Detection and quantification. Practical applications in biochemistry, health and environment. Recent advances in biosensors (e.g. lab-on-a-chip, wearables, wireless). Case studies.
  • Objectives

    Objectives

    The Biosensors course aims to provide students with the essential concepts of biosensors, namely, types of biosensors and biomolecules, signal transducers, biorecognition and analytes, operation and detection. Students will learn the theoretical and practical concepts necessary for the design, construction and use of biosensors. They will recognize the latest trends in the field and their practical applications.
  • Teaching methodologies and assessment

    Teaching methodologies and assessment

    Theoretical classes (T) are face-to-face, privileging direct contact with students. Interactive lectures and Problem-Based Learning classes are planned, as well as classes with collaborative work (collaborative learning). In practical classes (PL) students will contact with examples of biosensors, analyze results and apply the knowledge acquired in the theoretical classes. Case studies will be carried out.
  • References

    References

    1. Sibel, A. O., Uslu, B., Kemal, M., Sezgintürk, M. K. (Eds), (2023), Biosensors- Fundamentals, Emerging Technologies, and Applications, CRC Press. 2. Evtugyn, G., (2014), Biosensors: Essentials, Lecture Notes In Chemistry 84, Springer. 3. Selected papers related with the contents and techniques will be made available.  
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