Chemical and Biochemical Sensors

Code:

Q336

Acronym:

Q336

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AST	1	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-	135
L:B	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-	135
L:BQ	6	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2007	3	-	5	-	135
L:CC	0	Plano de estudos de 2008 até 2013/14	3	-	5	-	135
L:F	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2008	3	-	5	-	135
L:G	0	P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10	3	-	5	-	135
		P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10	3	-	5	-	135
L:M	2	Plano de estudos a partir de 2009	3	-	5	-	135
L:Q	15	Plano de estudos Oficial	3	-	5	-	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

By attending lectures, students are expected to understand the importance of the main types of chemical and biochemical sensors, as well as the fundamental principles behind the way they work.

During tutorial and practical classes, some demonstrations are made on the way chemical and biochemical sensors are built and work.

Program

CHAPTER 1 - Introduction
Presentation of the general concept of sensor

CHAPTER 2 – Recognition elements / sensors ?
Presentation of sensors for specific analytes

CHAPTER 3 – Performance issues
Selectivity, sensitivity, repeatability, application range, linearity zone, lifetime, etc.

CHAPTER 4 – Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
Application of electrochemistry on sensors and biosensors

Capítulo 5 – Optical sensors

Capítulo 6 – Mass sensors and thermal sensors

Capítulo 7 – Specific applications


BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Chemical Sensors and Biosensors
Brian R. Eggins, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, UK

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lecture material is presented in ppt format (copies of the ppt files are made available online).

During tutorials and practical classes, students 1) see how some simple sensors work and 2) analyse and explain orally to the class a scientific paper on the development of a given sensor.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

According to FCUP guidelines: at least 75% attendance.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final mark = 75% exam + 25% tutorials and practical classes.