Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agri-Biosciences

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SAGBI_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2022
Department BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - CORK
Field of Study 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A comprehensive knowledge of the theory, concepts and methods related to biosciences with particular relevance to the agri-food and biotechnology sectors.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to link the theoretical knowledge of relevant subject areas to the practical skills required to test, interpret, and critically analyse data and methodologies.
PO3 Skill - Range A range of specialised skills relevant to agri-food and biotechnological enterprises, including; analytical, IT and communication skills.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to manage and evaluate complex problems related to agri-food and biotechnology enterprises and exercise appropriate judgement in such situations.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to apply advanced, analytical and practical problem-solving skills across a range of contexts within agri-food and biotechnology enterprises, in a professional and accountable manner.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and professionally, as an individual or as a member of a multidisciplinary team, with the capacity for leadership and innovation within both agri-food and biotechnology enterprises.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to evaluate, articulate and defend learning needs at the professional and personal level.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to evaluate, articulate and defend the need for high ethical standards in professional practice within both agri-food and biotechnological enterprises, and beyond.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PHOL6008 Animal Anatomy & Physiology Brigid Lucey 1 5
CHEM6011 Biological Chemistry 1 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6007 Biomolecules and Cells Brigid Lucey 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
BIOL6003 Laboratory Operations Brigid Lucey 4 5
MATH6056 Maths for Biological Sciences Brigid Lucey 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
AGRI6025 Agri-Food Production Brigid Lucey 2 5
CHEM6009 Biological Chemistry 2 Brigid Lucey 2 5
STAT6013 Biostatistics and Probability Brigid Lucey 1 5
PHYS6044 Heat and Light Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BOTA6001 Botany Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT6008 Environmental Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOM6006 Microbial Diversity Brigid Lucey 4 5
AGRI6021 Soil Science Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL6024 Structural Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
BIOT6012 Mammalian Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 1 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT6013 Agri-Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOM6007 Bacteriology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT7002 Bioanalytical Techniques Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT6005 Introduction to Quality System Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6017 Metabolic Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT6011 Computational Biology Brigid Lucey 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FOOD7007 Agri-Food Quality Systems Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL7030 Animal Nutrition Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOT7015 Crop Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 1 5
FOOD7006 Food Analytics Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOM7009 Microbial Ecosystems Brigid Lucey 2 5
GENE7002 Molecular Biology Brigid Lucey 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC7019 Agri-Biosciences Placement Brigid Lucey 1 30
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
AGRI8016 Animal Welfare Strategies Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT8011 Biosciences Literature Review Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOT8019 Biosciences Research Project (Part 1 of 2) Brigid Lucey 1 10
FOOD8005 Food Regulation and Compliance Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT8017 Genomics & Bioinformatics Brigid Lucey 2 5
GENE8003 Quantitative Genetics Brigid Lucey 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL8028 Animal Reproduction Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOT8019 Biosciences Research Project (Part 2 of 2) Brigid Lucey 1 10
AGRI8013 Crop Pathology Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL8027 Immunology and Infection Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOM8012 Microbial Interactions Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL8029 Veterinary Diagnostics Brigid Lucey 1 5