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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Biotechnology And Synthetic Biology | |||
| Reference | AS4921 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | February 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to assess the enabling technologies which contribute to biotechnological processes and appreciate the importance of biotechnology to society. To provide the students with the ability to understand synthetic biology and its importance. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the application of biotechnology. |
| 2 | Discuss the cellular and molecular aspects of bioproduction technologies. |
| 3 | Critically assess the importance of genetic engineering. |
| 4 | Understand the concepts of synthetic biology and its applications. |
| 5 | Critically assess the importance of biotechnological processes and products for medicine, agriculture and food industry. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Developments in bioprocess technology; consideration of biocatalyst, production environment and downstream processing; fermentation technology; product recovery and purification. Genetic engineering; selection of producer organisms; genetic manipulation of producer; cloning technology for heterologous gene expression; CRISPR/Cas 9, recombinant expression systems; hybridoma technology; antibody engineering; plant biotechnology; transgenic organisms; animal cloning; vaccines; stem cells; gene therapy; ethics; synthetic biology, system level bioengineering, medical, microbial and environmental and food industry applications |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combined approach utilising formal lectures, directed reading and tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 60 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 240 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Unseen closed book examination | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Poster | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The first grade represents Component 1 (EX1) weighted as major and the second, Component 2 (CW1), weighted as minor. A module grade of D is required for a pass, with compensation of grade E in Component 1 or Component 2 permitted. Non-submission of either component will result in an NS grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | AA, AB |
| B | AC, AD, AE, BA, BB, BC, CA |
| C | BD, BE, CB, CC, CD, DA, DB |
| D | CE, DC, DD, DE, EA, EB, EC |
| E | AF, BF, CF, DF, ED, EE, EF, FA, FB, FC, FD |
| F | FE, FF |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 3 of the course or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | GLICK, B.R. and PASTERNAK, J.J., Molecular Biotechnology. American Society for Microbiology. Current edition |
| 2 | ZHAO, H., Synthetic Biology, Tools and Applications. Academic Press. Current edition |
| 3 | HOUDEBINE, L.M., Animal Transgenesis and Cloning. Wiley. Current edition |