After being approved in this course unit, the students should be able to:

1. Understand the definition of biosensor, its main elements and the areas where biosensors are used;
2. Understand the structure, biological function and reactivity of the bioreceptors typically used in biosensors;
3. Understand the principles of the transduction techniques used in biosensor technology;
4. Know the methodologies used for bioreceptor immobilization;
5. Classify the biosensors regarding the used bioreceptor and transduction technique;
6. Know the typical biosensor designs and also differentiate between direct and indirect detection modes;
7. Know the historical evolution of this technology, namely the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd generation biosensors used in blood glucose measurement;
8. Know the recent developments in biosensors, especially in what the conjunction of this technology with nanomaterials it concerns.

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