Introduction to bioanalysis
Students will get acquainted with the current state of bioanalytical chemistry and with sampling techniques and methods of processing biological samples. The course is also suitable for students of biochemistry or biology who are interested in analytical techniques aimed at investigation of wide range of biomolecules, e.g., hormones, amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, etc. The topic of this course supports interdisciplinary character of bioanalysis through education in electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, biosensors, bioassays, DNA and proteins sequencing, combination of PCR and analytical methods. The content of the objective is complementary to the knowledge that is usually not involved in common textbooks on analytical chemistry. Students will co-solve the problems of case studies in the field of biochemistry, biotechnology, and the other natural sciences.
For syllabus and suggested readings click on Subject information sheet
Course evaluation
1. Seminars
there will be one running written test for 20 points, during the semester
evaluation of seminar work for 20 points
- in summary maximum 40 points.
2. Lectures
Final exam related to lecture topics will consist of 60-point test.
For clarification of boundary test results it is possible to require additional oral answer to the question for maximum 4 points included. Overal grade will consist of summary evaluation of final exam, seminar test and seminar work according to formula (0.6 x % final exam) + (0.4 x % seminar test and seminar work) = resulting %.
Overall evaluation
| 92 - 100 % | A |
| 84 - 91 % | B |
| 76 - 83 % | C |
| 68 - 75 % | D |
| 60 - 67 % | E |
| 0 - 59 % | FX |
Conditions for Completing Seminars:
If a student misses more than one seminar without providing credible documentation for their absence, the instructor may refuse to grant credit, and the student will not be allowed to take the exam.
If a seminar is cancelled due to public holidays or dean’s/rector’s days off, the points available for these activities will be deducted from the maximum total, and the student’s percentage success will be calculated based on the reduced maximum number of achievable points.
The student must report their absence from the final seminar test at least one day in advance (if possible) or provide an excuse within five working days after the test (unless prevented by exceptional circumstances). Otherwise, the student forfeits the right to a make-up test.
Any other issues will be resolved in accordance with the Study Regulations of Comenius University in Bratislava, Faculty of Natural Sciences, as published on the faculty’s website.