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Sensors and biosensors for agri-food applications

Semester 1 · 44753 · Master in Food Sciences for Innovation and Authenticity · 6CP · EN


1. Sensor materials and technologies
2. Basics of sensors and measurement techniques
3. Overview and operational principles of chemical, optical, physical and biosensors
4. Applications of sensor systems to food science and agriculture
5. Outlook in future sensor technologies

Lecturers: Manuela Ciocca, Giuseppe Ciccone

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Mandatory Attendance: No

Course Topics
Sensors materials and technologies measurement techniques operational principles of sensors applications of sensors

Propaedeutic courses
None

Teaching format
Lectures and Lab sessions

Educational objectives
The course aim is to provide the attendants theoretical and practical fundamentals of the operation principles of sensors. Particular emphasis will be devoted to chemical, physical and biosensors used in food technology and agriculture. The aim of the course is to offer a general overview of scientific contents combined with specific professional skills and knowledge. In addition, the student will acquire soft skills connected to scientific presentations or reports, as well as practical skills related to sensor use and implementation.

Assessment
presentation + oral

Evaluation criteria
The presentation and the oral assessment will be averaged to a final grade.

Required readings

Slide materials from the course




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Sustainable Development Goals
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the following Sustainable Development Goals.

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