ECTS credits ECTS credits: 4.5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 74.25 Hours of tutorials: 2.25 Expository Class: 18 Interactive Classroom: 18 Total: 112.5
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Areas: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Center Faculty of Biology
Call: First Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
The main objective of this subject is to provide students of the degree in Biotechnology with a general knowledge of the behaviour of the materials involved in biomedical applications and technologies, taking into account the relationship between the microstructure of the material and its macroscopic properties, always based on the compatibility of the material with the biological system. Likewise, the aim is for the student to know the principles on which the functioning of biosensors is based, as well as the materials and technologies that constitute them.
- Introduction and history of biosensors. Classification of biosensors.
- Biochemical components used in biosensors: enzymes, antibodies, peptide and protein receptors, nucleic acids. Cell-based detection systems
- Immobilisation of biochemical elements in biosensors. General requirements, physical immobilisation, covalent immobilisation.
- Signal transduction elements in biosensors: electrochemical and optical transducers.
- Biosensor case studies: glucose sensors, chemical weapon sensors, DNA chips, toxicity tests.
- Introduction and history of biomaterials. Classification of biomaterials: hard and soft materials.
- Types, characteristics and properties of biomaterials: metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and materials of natural and biological origin.
- Nanostructured biomaterials: nanoparticles, molecular assemblies, thin films, scaffolds.
- Obtaining and processing biomaterials.
- Interactions of biomaterials with the biological environment: Biological responses. Biodegradation of biomaterials. Assessment of biocompatibility and bioactivity of biomaterials.
- Applications of biomaterials: drug delivery systems, tissue regeneration, prostheses and implants, sutures and bandages, artificial cells and organs.
Bibliografía básica:
Biomaterials Science: an introduction to materials in medicine, 2013, E B. D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen, Jack Lemons, Elsevier Academic Press (BUSC: BT135)
Biosensors: Fundamentals and Applications, 2017, Bansi Dhar Malhotra and Chandra Mouli Pandey, Smithers
Bibliografía complementaria:
Biomaterials, 2003, J.B. Parks and J.D. Bronzino, CRC Press
Structural Biological Materials, 2000, M. Elices
Biosensors, 2006 Raj Mohan Joshi, Isha Books
CORE COMPETENCES
CB1 - That students have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study.
CB2 - Students can apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competencies usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study.
CB3 - Students can gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
CB4 - Students can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
CB5 - That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
GENERAL COMPETENCES
GC1 - Knowledge of the most important concepts, methods and results of the different branches of Biotechnology.
GC2 - Apply the theoretical-practical knowledge acquired in the approach to problems and the search for solutions in both academic and professional contexts.
GC3 - Know how to obtain and interpret relevant information and results and draw conclusions on issues related to Biotechnology.
GC4 - Being able to transmit information both in writing and orally and to debate ideas, problems and solutions related to Biotechnology, before a general or specialised audience.
GC5 - Study and learn independently, with organised time and resources, new knowledge and techniques in Biotechnology and acquire the ability to work in a team.
TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES
TC1 - Think in an integrated way and approach problems from different perspectives.
TC2 - Search for, process, analyse and synthesise information from different sources.
TC3 - Organise and plan their work.
TC4 - Interpret experimental results and identify consistent and inconsistent elements.
TC6 - Reason critically.
TC7 - Maintain an ethical commitment.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
CE12- Know the fundamentals of cell and tissue bioengineering, the therapeutic possibilities of regenerative medicine and its current limitations, both technical and ethical.
The course is structured on 30 hours of theoretical classes and 7 hours of practical seminars. The theoretical classes will be given in the classroom with the support of projections and the practical classes in seminars.
Students will carry out an individual project related to a biocompatible ceramic, metallic, polymeric or composite material, including a summary of the nature, preparation and properties of the material, its uses and market. The work may also focus on a biosensor.
Competences: CG4, CT1, CT6. The work will be delivered through the Virtual Campus
MS Teams platform will also be used if circumstances make it necessary.
Scenario 1 (No restrictions; use of mask and hydrogel/soap):
Lectures and interactive classes in the classroom.
Completion of assignments and hand-outs: Through the Virtual Campus.
Group tutoring: Tutorials may be partially carried out virtually.
A mixed assessment will be used, based on:
(a) Grade obtained by the student in a final exam, consisting of several short questions and problems. Grade: 80%. Blank questions or problems are not allowed.
b) Grade obtained in the evaluation of the work done during the course (10%).
c) Continuous assessment in seminars and theory classes (10%).
In order to pass the course, it will be necessary to obtain at least a 4 (out of 10) in the final exam. The grade obtained in points b and c above may be retained for the second opportunity, and will be counted with the exam grade for the final grade only if at least a 4 (out of 10) is obtained in the final exam.
The evaluation system for repeating students will be the same as the one applied to non-repeating students.
To be assessed, it is necessary to attend at least 50% of the seminars, do the required work and take the final exam. This is the case both for passing the subject in the ordinary exam and for the make-up exam.
In the seminars, problems and case studies related to the contents of the subject will be carried out, which are essential for a clear understanding and learning of the contents of the subject. For this reason, attendance at the seminars is compulsory.
Assessment of competence Theoretical classrooms Tutorials Seminars Assignments Examination
GC3 :........................................X................X................X................X......................X
CG4..........................................X................X................X......................X..........................................X................X................X......................X
CT1..............................................................................X......................X..........X
CT6..............................................................................X..................................X..................................X
Qualification system % Minimum required Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Scenario 3
Seminars and lecture rooms........10 Face-to-face Face-to-face MS Teams
Work....................................10 Virtual Campus Virtual Campus Virtual Campus Virtual Campus Virtual Campus
Exam.....................................80 4.0 Face-to-face Face-to-face Oral MS Teams
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations on the evaluation of students' academic performance and review of grades shall apply.
Total student work time is estimated at around 112.5 hours, distributed as follows:
Classroom hours: 40.5
Student work hours: 72
Subject-related:
- Physics, Chemistry, Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics, Developmental and Tissue Biology, Biochemistry I.
General:
Consistency throughout the course and attendance to classes and seminars.
It is necessary to know how the Virtual Campus and the MS Teams platform work. It is also necessary to have a personal computer with a camera and a microphone to carry out telematic activities.
The mask must be worn during the time the student is at the Centre. All the indications of the health authorities and of the USC itself must be scrupulously followed for the protection of the health of the Covid-19. Wear a mask, apply hydrogel or wash your hands with soap and water following the instructions and whenever possible increase the distance from the rest of the classmates and the teacher in the classroom.
Contingency plan for remote teaching activities (Scenarios 2 and 3):
METHODOLOGY
They will be carried out in a synchronous/asynchronous way and always according to the timetable established by the centre, through the different telematic means available in the USC, preferably the Virtual Campus and/or Ms Teams.
Due to the nature and contents of this subject, as well as the methodology used, the main difference between face-to-face and remote teaching is that the exercises will be solved and explained by the teacher. To continue with the continuous assessment, students will only have to answer specific questions.
For tutorials, as well as to maintain direct communication both between the students themselves and between them and the teacher, they can be carried out through the Virtual Campus forum, through Ms. Teams or by e-mail.
EVALUATION SYSTEM
The evaluation system will be the same regardless of the teaching method used (face-to-face or virtual), with the only difference being that the evaluation activities will be carried out, as established by the competent authorities, either face-to-face in the classroom or remotely using the telematic means available at the USC.
Classes will be taught in Galician.
Alvaro Gil Gonzalez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Area
- Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
- Phone
- 881816879
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
| Wednesday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Spanish | Classroom 09. Barbara McClintock |
| Thursday | |||
| 11:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 07. Konrad Lorenz |
| 01.21.2022 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
| 06.29.2022 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 08. Louis Pasteur |