Bioanalytical Chemistry

Code:

Q4118

Acronym:

Q4118

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2025/2026 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:TCA	4	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 student will acquire fundamental concepts and practical knowledge of a set of instrumental techniques of analysis with relevant biochemical or biomedical application. It will be in touch with recent developments related to methods for the identification and structural analysis of biological macromolecules, which may be useful in stages, research or future work experience.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Capillary electrophoresis

2. Chromatography of peptides and proteins

3. Mass spectrometry of biomolecules

4. DNA chips

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

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); invited lectures and study visits.

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 2,4, are discussed based on a dynamic query, analysis and interpretation of research articles related to each topic. The content relating to chapters 1, 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	60,00
Participação presencial	20,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	14,00
Estudo autónomo	92,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Whoever misses more than 25% of the number of classes planned (theoretical-practical) will not obtain frequency.

Calculation formula of final grade

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 (60%); Participation/"students' corner" (20%); presentation/discussion of scientific paper (20%).

Classification improvement

An improvement in the classification of the Examination component can only be made in the Appeal Season..

Observations

Jury:
Luís Guilherme de Lima Ferreira Guido
José António Maia Rodrigues