IDENTIFYING DATA 2013_14
Subject (*) NANOSENSORS Code 20705205
Study programme
Nanoscience, Materials and Processes: Chemical Technology at the Frontier
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional Only annual
Language
Anglès
Department Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Coordinator
RIUS FERRÚS, FRANCISCO JAVIER
 E-mail fxavier.rius@urv.cat
Lecturers
RIUS FERRÚS, FRANCISCO JAVIER
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General description and relevant information En aquesta assignatura es proporcionen els principi dels sensors químics, les seves característiques, els seus constituents, mecanismes d’actuació i principals y aplicacions, fent especial esment dels sensors que incorporen materials nanoestructurats.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1 A1.1. Successfully studying and learning about the chosen research ambit: evaluating the technical and scientific importance, the technological potential and the viability of the nanoscience, design, preparation, properties, processes, developments, techniques and applications of materials.
 A4 A1.4. Conceiving, designing, constructing, reformulating and maintaining equipment, applications and efficient designs for experimental and numerical simulation studies in chemical technology.
 A8 A2.2. Critically evaluating the results of research in the field of nanotechnology, materials and products and process design.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B15 B4.1. Continuously learning.
 B19 B5.3. Applying critical, logical and creative thought in a research and innovative context.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 A1.1 Have a broad understanding of the field of sensors and nanosensors, their basic structure, their principal components, the principles on which they are based and how they work.
 A4 A1.4 Can successfully integrate the characteristics of nanostructures into chemical sensors, and substantially improve their properties (quality parameters).
 A8 A2.2 Can identify the main areas of use of chemical (nano)sensors.
A2.2 Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of (nano)sensing devices.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B15 B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation.
B4.1 Set their own learning objectives.
 B19 B5.3 Follow a logical method for identifying the causes of a problem.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Tema 1. Introducció i conceptes bàsics. Els camps d'aplicació de sensors i nanosensors químics.
Tema 2. Components de sensors. Elements de reconeixement. Transductors. Sistemes de detecció. Principis de funcionament dels sensors químics.
Tema 3. Paràmetres de qualitat dels sensors. Selectivitat. Sensibilitat. Estabilitat de la resposta. Temps de resposta, temps de recuperació i de vida. Precisió i exactitud. Altres paràmetres.
Tema 4. Sensors òptics basats en nanopartícules. Ressonància del plasmó en superfícies nanoestructurades (LSPR). Sensors basats en l'efecte de la transferència d'energia de ressonància de flourescencia (FRET). Aplicacions.
Tema 5. Sensors electroquímics. Transistors d'efecte camp basats en nanocables i nanotubs de carboni. Sensors amperomètrics, potenciomètrics, conductimétricos i impedimétricos. Aplicacions.
Tema 6. Sensors nanomecànics. Microbalança de quars. Ressonadors nanomecànics. Aplicacions.
Tema 7. Sensors basats en l'efecte piezoelèctric. Sensors d'ones acústiques. Aplicacions.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1 2
Lecture
A1
A4
B15
 20 35 55
Seminars
A8
B19
 6 6 12
Assignments
A4
C1
 1 0 1
Personal tuition
1 0 1
 
Mixed tests
A1
A8
B15
B19
 4 0 4
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activitats encaminades a prendre contacte i a recollir informació dels estudiants i presentació de l’assignatura.
Lecture Exposició dels continguts de l'assignatura.
Seminars Treball en profunditat d'un tema (monogràfic). Ampliació i relació dels continguts donats a les sessions magistrals amb el quefer professional.
Assignments Treballs que realitza l'estudiant.
Personal tuition Temps que cada professor té reservat per atendre i resoldre dubtes als estudiants.

Personalized attention
Description
Dr. F. Xavier Rius Professor of Analytical Chemistry UNIVERSITAT ROVIRA I VIRGILI Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry c/Marcel•lí Domingo s/n 43007 Tarragona SPAIN Tel. +34 977 559 562 Fax +34 977 558 446 http://www.quimica.urv.cat/quimio/nanosensors

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Assignments
A4
C1
 Treballs individuals/en grup 60-40%
Mixed tests
A1
A8
B15
B19
 Es realitzaran proves mixtes per avaluar el nivell de competències assolides per l'alumne. Seran proves de desenvolupament o bé proves més curtes que poden ser de tipus test. 40-60%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

A la segona convocatòria s'avaluaran les probes objectives tipus test. Les qualificacions obtingudes durant el curs sobre Treballs i presentacions es mantindra.

Durant les proves avaluatives, els telèfons mòbils, tablets i altres aparells alectrònics que no siguin expressament autoritzats per la prova, han d'estar apagats i fora de la vista

Sources of information

Basic J. Janata,, Principles of Chemical Sensors, , Last edition, Ann Arbor
EGGINS, B. R., Chemical sensors and biosensors, Last edition , Wiley
P. Gründler,P, Chemical Sensors, Last edition , Springer
DI VENTRA, M., EVOY, S. HEFLIN, J.R. JR. (ed.), Introduction to Nanoscale science and technology, Last edition , Kluwer Academic Publishers
R-Ioana Stefan et al., Electrochemical Sensors in Bioanalysis., Last edition , Marcel Dekker
Fraden, Jacob, Handbook of modern sensors: physics, designs, and applications, , Last edition , Springer

Complementary

ISO 15839:2003 describes the performance testing of on-line sensors/analysing equipment for water. The standard is applicable to most sensors/analysing equipment, but it is recognized that, for some sensors/analysing equipment, certain performance tests cannot be carried out.

(Norms and standards)
Recommendations
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