Bioanalytical Chemistry

Code:

Q4009

Acronym:

Q4009

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Biochemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:BQ	0	Plano de Estudos do MBIOQ_2013-2014	1	-	6	56	162
M:TCA	3	Official Study Plan	1	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Assuming that the student already has a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and in biochemistry, this course is an overview of the science of modern analytical and instrumental techniques with particular emphasis on techniques relevant to measurements in biochemistry and biology. The course also covers the fundamental theory upon which the bioanalytical measurements are made.

Learning outcomes and competences

The course contents include fundamental theory and practical aspects of a set of instrumental techniques of analysis with relevant biochemical or biomedical application. Recent developments related to methods for identification and structural analysis of biological macromolecules are discussed on the basis of scientific papers recently published in international journals.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Capillary electrophoresis

2. Chromatography of peptides and proteins

3.  Mass spectrometry of biomolecules

4.  Microfluidic analytical systems

5. Validation of bioanalytical methods

 

Mandatory literature

Mikkelsen Susan R.; Bioanalytical chemistry. ISBN: 0-471-54447-7
Manz Andreas; Bioanalytical chemistry. ISBN: 1-86094-371-3

Teaching methods and learning activities

At the beginning of each lecture, which follows an eminently expository methodology, the programmatic items discussed in class are presented. The theoretical-practical classes follow two different models, according to the program taught in lectures. The content relating to chapters 1,2,4, are discussed based on a dynamic query, analysis and interpretation of research articles related to each topic. The content relating to chapters 3 and 5 are based on in-depth presentation of case studies and problem solving. The interaction and student participation is encouraged in all classes (lectures and theoretical-practical).

keywords

Physical sciences > Chemistry > Analytical chemistry > Clinical chemistry
Health sciences > Medical sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Participação presencial	30,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

 

Lectures and theoretical-practical classes, critical analysis and discussion of scientific papers and other documents related to the various program topics; selection, presentation and discussion of a scientific paper (group).

The evaluation will be continuous and will consider participation in discussion activities scheduled. Thus, the final grade of this course will have the following components: Final Exam (70%); Participation, presentation and discussion of scientific paper (30%).