IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) BACHELOR'S THESIS Code 13214302
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2009)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
15 Course project Fourth 2Q
Language
Català
Prerequisites Per matricular el TFG cal tenir superats 168 ECTS, incloent tots els de primer i segon curs.
Department Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Coordinator
PINENT ARMENGOL, MONTSERRAT
E-mail lluis.arola@urv.cat
mariajosepa.salvado@urv.cat
juanbautista.fernandez@urv.cat
santi.garcia-vallve@urv.cat
ximena.terra@urv.cat
josemaria.simo@urv.cat
elsa.maymo@urv.cat
montserrat.pinent@urv.cat
miquel.mulero@urv.cat
anna.arola@urv.cat
neus.martinez@urv.cat
begona.muguerza@urv.cat
anna.rull@urv.cat
manuel.suarez@urv.cat
josep.gomez@urv.cat
raul.beltran@urv.cat
katherine.gil@urv.cat
anna.mas@urv.cat
maria.guirro@urv.cat
carolina.serena@urv.cat
roger.marine@urv.cat
javier.ugarte@urv.cat
esther.rodriguez@urv.cat
sandra.guaita@urv.cat
isabel.fort@urv.cat
ricardo.rodriguez@urv.cat
nuria.canela@urv.cat
cristina.torres@urv.cat
xavier.escote@urv.cat
Lecturers
AROLA FERRER, LUIS MARIA
SALVADÓ ROVIRA, MARIA JOSEPA
FERNÁNDEZ LARREA, JUAN BAUTISTA
GARCIA VALLVE, SANTIAGO
TERRA BARBADORA, XIMENA
SIMÓ SISÓ, JOSÉ MARÍA
MAYMO MASIP, ELSA
PINENT ARMENGOL, MONTSERRAT
MULERO ABELLÁN, MIGUEL
AROLA ARNAL, ANNA
MARTÍNEZ MICAELO, NIEVES BEATRIZ
MUGUERZA MARQUÍNEZ, MARIA BEGOÑA
RULL AIXA, ANNA
SUÁREZ RECIO, MANUEL
GÓMEZ ALVAREZ, JOSEP
BELTRÁN DEBÓN, RAÚL ALEJANDRO
GIL CARDOSO, KATHERINE
MAS CAPDEVILA, ANNA
GUIRRO CASTELLNOU, MARIA
SERENA PERELLÓ, CAROLINA
MARINÉ CASADÓ, ROGER
UGARTE CHICOTE, JAVIER
RODRÍGUEZ GALLEGO, ESTHER
GUAITA ESTERUELAS, SANDRA
FORT GALLIFA, ISABEL
RODRÍGUEZ CALVO, RICARDO
CANELA CANELA, NÚRIA
TORRES FUENTES, CRISTINA
ESCOTE MIRÓ, XAVIER
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General description and relevant information El TFG és un treball tutoritzat que s’avalua individualment per a cada estudiant i que té com a finalitat l’acreditació per part de l’alumne de que ha adquirit les competències associades al títol, i la seva aplicació en un tema específic relacionat amb els continguts propis de la titulació.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 CE1 Understand and apply basic knowledge of physics, mathematics and chemistry to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
 CE2 Describe how living beings function at a basic biochemical, molecular and structural level.
 CE3 Have advanced knowledge of the biochemistry, kinetics, mechanisms and metabolism of enzymes.
 CE4 Understand organisms at molecular, cellular and metabolic level.
 CE5 Understand the principles, instrumentation and technical applications of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
 CE6 Know how to design and apply experimental laboratory protocols, especially in the ambits of biochemistry, microbiology and molecular biology, and to evaluate the risks and safety elements of these protocols.
 CE7 Know how to search for, find, analyze and interpret information in the main biological databases concerning genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, taxanomics among others, and to know how to use bibliographic databases and basic bioinformatic tools.
 CE8 Analyze and interpret data and experimental results in the scientific ambit.
 CE9 Have structural and functional knowledge of the basic components and polymeric structures of molecules in living beings.
 CE10 Appreciate the complexity and diversity of organisms through the study of their molecules, cells, physiological processes, genetics and evolution.
 CE11 Appreciate the speed of potential changes in Biochemistry.
 CE12 Work in an appropriate manner in a biochemical laboratory. This includes safety, the handling and disposing of waste and the recording of activities.
 CE13 Apply molecular knowledge to the physiological interpretation of the normal or physiological functioning of the organism.
 CE14 Describe how living beings extract, transform and use the energy FROM their surroundings.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT1 Use information in a foreign language effectively
 CT2 Managing information and knowledge through the efficient use of IT
 CT3 Solve problems critically, creatively and innovatively in their field
 CT5 Communicate information clearly and precisely to a variety of audiences
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 CE1 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE2 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE3 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE4 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE5 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE6 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE7 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE8 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE9 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE10 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE11 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE12 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE13 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
 CE14 Integrar els coneixements teòrics amb les realitats a les quals es poden aplicar
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT1 Utilitzar informació en llengua estrangera d’una manera eficaç
 CT2 Master the tools for managing their own identity and activities in a digital environment. (Be digital)
Search for and find information autonomously with criteria of reliability and relevance. (Search)
Organize information with appropriate tools (online and face-to-face) so that they can carry out their academic activities. (Organize)
Produce information with tools and formats appropriate to the communicative situation and with complete honesty. (Create)
Use IT to share and exchange information. (Share)
 CT3 Identify the situation as a problem in the field and be sufficiently motivated to face up to it. (Understanding)
Follow a systematic method to divide a problem into parts, identify the causes and apply the knowledge specific to the discipline. (Analysis)
Design a new solution by using all the resources necessary to cope with the problem. (Creativity)
Include the details of the proposed solution in a realistic model. (Innovation)
Reflect on the model proposed, find shortcomings and suggest improvements. (Evaluation)
 CT5 Produce quality texts that have no grammatical or spelling errors, are properly structured and make appropriate and consistent use of formal and bibliographic conventions. (Quality)
Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length. (Discourse construction)
Draw up texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive. (Efficiency)
Use the techniques of non-verbal communication and the expressive resources of the voice to make a good oral presentation. (Non-verbal communication and use of the voice)
Construct a discourse that is structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length. (Discourse construction)
Produce a discourse that is appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive, and interact effectively with the audience. (Efficiency)
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Selection technique and assignment
Procedures

The students, together with their tutor, will define the topic of his/her project.


Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1 2
Selecting/assigning the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
1 0 1
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT3
10 10 20
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CE1
CE2
CE3
CE4
CE5
CE6
CE7
CE8
CE9
CE10
CE11
CE12
CE13
CE14
CT1
CT2
CT3
CT5
0 325 325
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT5
2 25 27
 
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Specific action plan / execution
  Description
Introductory activities Introductory session to present the subject
Selecting/assigning the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis The selection/assignment of the project will be done in agreement with the tutor
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis The coordinator of the subject and the tutors will ensure the proper functioning of the subject.
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis The project consists of writing a report in English with a structure of scientific paper (with introduction, objectives, materials and methods -if necessary-, results, discussion and conclusions). The work must be individual and should serve to demonstrate that the student has acquired the skills associated with the degree.
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis Oral presentation of approx. 10 minutes of the project and answer questions (5 minutes).

Coordination and monitoring mechanisms
Description

Each student will have a tutor at the URV who would guide the final report. The tutor will be one of the teachers involved in the subject. Once assigned a tutor, the student should contact him (in person or by mail) explaining him/her the progress, doubts .... The tutor will evaluate the initiative of the student in the definition and the development of the work, perseverance, consistency, planning and timing and if the student has followed his/her recommendations.


Evaluation criteria and procedures
Es durà a terme una avaluació interna (per part de la universitat)
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT3
The tutor will evaluate the student's progress and student involvement in the project. 15%
Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CE1
CE2
CE3
CE4
CE5
CE6
CE7
CE8
CE9
CE10
CE11
CE12
CE13
CE14
CT1
CT2
CT3
CT5
The final project consists in writing a report in English with a structure of scientific paper (with introduction, objectives, materials and methods -if necessary-, results, discussion and conclusions). The work must be individual and should serve to demonstrate that the student has acquired the skills associated with the degree. 40%
Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis
CT5
Oral presentation and defence of the project. The assistance and active participation in the presentations of the partners will be also evaluated 45%
Others
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

Basic

Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
WORK PLACEMENT/13214401

(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.