Industrial and Commercial Aspects of Microbial Biotechnology

Code

BIOS4129

School

Biosciences

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This module will cover visits to industries relevant to Microbial Biotechnology. The objective is to provide the learner with an understanding of the commercial development of products and the processes involved in research and development. A wide range of industries from pharmaceutical to food will be covered as a part of this module. Activities include industrial visits, team-based learning, lectures, seminars and tutorials. 

Target Students

MSc Microbial Biotechnology stream of MSc Biotechnology Course.

Classes

Plus Industrial visits.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework 1: Conceptual proposal (1500 words) and group oral presentation.

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

• Gain first-hand knowledge of how we can make different products of commercial significance by using microbes.  

• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental, practices that underpin commercial and research applications, as well as the ways in which the industry is utilising fundamental and applied research findings. 

• Develop ideas, form opinions and make interpretations based upon the use of information from a wide variety of sources. Acquisition of these skills is initiated through seminars, tutorials, and industrial visits. The skills are developed further through student-centred learning exercises allied to coursework requirements.

• Synthesise related information from industrial visits by working in teams.

Conveners

• Dr Nagamani Bora