Bachelor of Science in Agri-Biosciences

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc
Programme Code CR_SAGBI_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award Yes Programme Credits 180
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 theories, concepts and methods related to agri-biosciences.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind An ability to link the theoretical knowledge of subject areas related to agri-food production to the practical skills required to test, interpret and critically analyse data.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to gather information from a variety of sources, analyse and evaluate evidence and present a clear conclusion in written and oral forms.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Evaluate complex problems related to agri-food industries and exercise appropriate judgement in these situations.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to use practical and professional skills appropriate to the field of agri-biosciences.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and autonomously as a member of a team and to supervise staff in a well-defined work setting.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs at the professional and personal levels in the workplace.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to analyse the context in which agri-food industries operate, and defend the need for high standards in professional practice.
 

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