|
 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department of Biology & Biochemistry |
| Credits:
| 30 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 at St Xavier's College, Mumbai |
| Assessment:
| OT 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
| This unit is only available to students on the MSc Industrial Biotechnology & Enterprise. |
| Description:
| Aims: To provide students with the experience of the application of biotechnology in industry, enabling the students to: * understand the principles of writing and presenting a major dissertation; * advance their knowledge and practice of working in a commercial industrial environment. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * undertake and report on a biotechnological project work relevant to industry; * integrate a commercial or academic research environment; * demonstrate the value of team work; * keep stringently accurate and logical lab books; * write a major report about the professional placement; * work as a professional biotechnologist. Skills: Written communication T/F/A, Oral communication T/F/A, Distilling and assimilating key concepts T/F/A, Data analysis & evaluation T/F/A, Information handling & retrieval T/F, Learning and studying T/F/A, Laboratory skills T/F/A, Problem solving T/F/A, Working independently T/F/A, Career preparation F. Content: Professional experience in an industrial / academic environment deemed suitable by the department. |
| Programme availability: |
BB50181 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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