Evaluate bio/chemical and electrochemical sensors in the area of Forensic and Analytical Sciences.

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1. Contrast and compare different sensor techniques and sample treatment in forensic and analytical procedures;

2. Evaluate the best sensors to characterise different toxics and agents of interest using suitable instrumentation;

3. Criticise procedures useful from a forensic and analytical prospective and implement alternative methods;

4. Design and evaluate methods for discrete and digital signal processing, including filtering of processed data;

5. Assess the usefulness of materials, technologies and devices used in sensor technology for their use in Forensic and Analytical Sciences;

6. Evaluate bio/chemical and electrochemical sensors in the area of Forensic and Analytical Sciences.

The marks will be assigned as follows: Introduction (20%), materials and methods (20%) discussion (40%), Conclusions (10%), References (10%)

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Late submissions will incur in a deduction of marks proportional to the number of days that the assignment is handed in after the due date (10% per day)

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