An Introduction to Biotechnology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS1053 | Biosciences | 1 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- BIOS1053
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary science. One of the challenges in studying towards this discipline is to make connections from different scientific concepts whilst studying broad based fundamental processes of living organisms at the biochemical, molecular and genetic levels. The aim of the module is to introduce the learner to a broad based Biotechnology discipline with particular emphasis on plants, animals and microbial systems that have impact in different sectors such as Pharmaceutical, Food, Energy and Environment sectors. For students on Biotechnology courses this module will shed light on pathway specific modules available to pursue in second and third years with an emphasis on some of the research areas in Biotechnology at UoN. This module has a number of learner centric activities, active learning approaches coupled with tutorials to understand the impact of the discipline.
Target Students
BSc/MSci Biotechnology and BSc Microbiologyand their related programmes students only.
Assessment
- 100% Exam (2-hour): Examsys remote.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To Introduce students to the interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary aspects of Biotechnology.To exemplify the applications by using different biological systems such as microbes, plants and animals as cell factories.To engage students on the impact of Sustainable Biotechnology.Learning Outcomes
Understand the nature of Biotechnology discipline, with emphasis on applications/impact of Plant, Microbial and Animal Biotechnology
Developments since the discovery of the structure of DNA, progression in terms of various tools to study and manipulate DNA.
The rate of discovery and of the development of new applications in medicine, agriculture, and energy and benefits to mankind.
Ethics and social questions related to Biotechnology.