The course is the basic introduction to the scientific field of biosensors and nanotechnology and their applications in life sciences, as well as all affiliated techniques and methods used for the development, study and application of biosensors and nanotechnologies in modern analytical and diagnostic science, food safety and environmental monitoring.
The educational context aims to introducing students to the principles of nanotechnology, Biosensors, Electrochemistry and Microengineering, covering wide area of supplementary knowledge, including in-depth elements of microfluidics, photonics, biomolecular processes, molecular recognition, analytical chemistry and quality control.
It also refers to introductory principles and methodologies for designing and standardizing mircoelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and biosensors, carrying out analyses with high throughput systems, the use of expert systems, knowledge of materials used in MEMS and basic microengineering techniques (lithography, etching etc).
Finally, the course aims to provide to students a comprehensive review of the importance of biosensors and nanotechnology on modern analytical and diagnostic science and their contribution to the industry and service sectors. In parallel, it fosters the perspective career opportunities with specialization in analytical science with advanced methods.