ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR BIOMOLECULES - MOD. 1
- Academic year
- 2024/2025 Syllabus of previous years
- Official course title
- ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR BIOMOLECULES - MOD. 1
- Course code
- CM0589 (AF:509793 AR:292584)
- Modality
- On campus classes
- ECTS credits
- 6 out of 12 of ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR BIOMOLECULES
- Degree level
- Master's Degree Programme (DM270)
- Educational sector code
- CHIM/01
- Period
- 1st Semester
- Course year
- 1
- Where
- VENEZIA
- Moodle
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Contribution of the course to the overall degree programme goals
- to understand the basic principles of the main bio-analytical techniques;
- to acquire the ability in proposing, setting up and managing new analytical approaches for the analysis of biomolecules, to solve complex problems related to the qualitative and quantitative determination of chemical species of interest in real matrices;
- to develop skills in the extraction of analytical information from the experimental data with full awareness of the limits and uncertainties associated with defined techniques, application methods, analytes, specific matrices and purposes;
- to develop skills and adaptability in the use of software tools for the management of advanced instrumentation, and for the processing of analytical data.
The expected results are defined according to the specific contents of the two modules in which the Analytical Techniques for Biomolecules course is divided.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
- Knowledge of the fundamental principles and terminologies of the advanced analytical techniques.
- Knowledge of the problems connected with the collection and storage of a representative sample for the analysis
- Knowledge, planification and application of the methodologies for the preparation of samples aimed at the determination of biomolecules in complex matrices.
- Knowledge of the operational principles of the hardware and the management of software of advanced analytical instrumentations.
- Knowledge of the main features of the elaboration of data collected with advanced analytical techniques
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
- To know how to correctly understand and use the technical-scientific terminology of advanced bio-analytical methodologies. To know how to identify the analytical technique and methodology most suitable for the qualitative/quantitative determination of the target analyte. To know how to identify the ideal combination of advanced bio-analytical techniques to obtain complete and integrated information according to the objective.
- To know how to identify and plan the most appropriate sampling procedures for collecting a representative sample and for its conservation before the analysis.
- To know how to identify and plan the most appropriate pre-analytical procedures for the determination of biomolecules based on the analytical objectives and constraints, with particular attention to the preservation of the analytes, to the specificity/selectivity/sensitivity of the analytical technique, and to the contamination.
- Knowing how to set up the use of advanced bio-analytical instrumentation within a framework of adaptability to new configurations.
- To know how to interpret experimental data to accurately define the concentration of the analyte in a complex matrix.
Judgment skills
- Ability to express a judgment concerning the applicability of a given analytical technique in a specific context.
- Ability to be fully aware of the quality and interpretative value of the analytical data obtained / obtainable to answer specific and complex application questions or problems.
- Ability to recognize any errors through a critical analysis of the applied method
Communication skills
To know how to communicate to any level of users (general public, non-specialized customers and decision makers, technicians, experts) and with a proper technical language, the experimental plan, the instrumental operations and settings, and the results obtained from the use of advanced analytical techniques and of the methods for the determination of biomolecules in complex matrices.
Learning ability
To know how to use the scientific method as a working tool both for the continuation of the training, and for the professional activities.
To know how to identify and use the most suitable advanced analytical methodologies to solve specific analytical questions.
Pre-requirements
Contents
In particular, the topics addressed in module 1, which takes place within the first semester are:
1. The analytical process for the analysis of biomolecules in complex matrices: sampling strategies, preservation of the analytical sample, adaptation of the sample to the constrain of the analysis, approaches for the removal of interference, instrumental analytical techniques applied to the analysis of biomolecules.
2. Rapid tests for the analysis of biomolecules. Portable analytical systems.
3. Analysis of biomolecules by chemical sensors: operating principles of sensors characterized by different transduction mechanisms, immobilization of the recognition element, definition of the sensor performance, application of sensors for the analysis of complex matrices.
Referral texts
Assessment methods
During the oral interview, the following aspects will be considered considered:
- Theoretica-technical knowledge adquired both during the classes and the laboratory experiences
- Theoretical knowledge of the techniques and methodologies for the analysis of biomolecules
- Theoretical knowledge regarding the structures, properties, and biological functions of the biomolecules analyzed in the classes
- Theoretical-technical knowledge in the treatment and evaluation of analytical data.
- Application of technical knowledge to solve an analytical problem.
These are the minimal requirements to pass the final examination.
The final evaluation of the Analytical Techniques for Biomolecules course will correspond to the arithmetic average of the individual marks achieved in the two modules.
The exam of module 1 can also be taken at the end of the first semester and will be valid as a partial exam for the integrated exam.