Module Details
| Module Code: |
BIOT6001 |
| Title: |
Introduction to Biotechnology
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Long Title:
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Introduction to Biotechnology
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
4218 - Biotechnology
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces students to the fundamentals of Biotechnology and its applications.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Describe historic scientific developments and current applications of Biotechnology. |
| LO2 |
Describe the structure and function of DNA and protein and basic techniques used in their isolation and analysis. |
| LO3 |
Discuss the different cell types used in biotechnology and the essential requirements for small and large scale culture. |
| LO4 |
Explain the basic principles of genetic and protein engineering. |
| LO5 |
Outline the major classes of biopharmaceuticals and their therapeutic applications. |
| LO6 |
Perform relevant practical based experimental protocols, interpret results, and complete standard laboratory reports. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 12841 |
BIOT6001 |
Introduction to Biotechnology |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| None |
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction
An overview of some of the key historic developments in science that have contributed to Biotechnology and some of the modern applications that have resulted from these historic events.
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DNA and Protein
A description of the structure, function, importance and applications of DNA and protein. An introduction to fundamental techniques used to isolate and analyse protein and DNA.
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Biological Cells
An introduction to cell types, their storage and growth requirements for small and large scale cell culture.
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Genetic and protein engineering
An overview of the requirements, techniques and strategies employed in genetic and protein engineering.
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Biopharmaceuticals
An introduction to the diversity of biopharmaceuticals and their applications.
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Practical component
The students will learn the health and safety considerations of working in a biological laboratory. They will develop the practical competency to complete specific laboratory tasks, including aseptic technique, DNA isolation, cell growth and monitoring.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class based instruction |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Practical laboratory instruction |
Every Second Week |
2.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent & directed learning |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
9.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Renneberg, R., Berkling, V. & Loroch, V.. (2017), Biotechnology for Beginners, 2nd. Academic Press, [ISBN: 9780128012246].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Daugherty, E.. (2017), Biotechnology: Science for the New Millennium, 2nd. EMC Paradigm Publishers, [ISBN: 9780763875961].
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Reece, J.B., Taylor, M.R., Simon, E.J., Dickey, J.L. & Hogan, K.A.. (2017), Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections, 9th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780134296012].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Website, Cells Alive,
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Website, Yourgenome,
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