| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A7 | Be able to search, obtain, analyse and interpret information from the main biological databases: genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomics, taxonomic and other, as well as bibliographic data, and use basic bioinformatics tools. | |
| A9 | Know in depth the microorganisms, both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, viruses, as well as the diversity of metabolisms present in prokaryotes, and their possibilities of biotechnological use. | |
| A15 | Know the diversity of existing biotechnological processes and products, as well as the recent biotechnological advances, and know how to explain them and communicate them to diverse audiences. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B5 | Teamwork, collaboration and sharing of responsibility | |
| B6 | Clear and effective communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in public or a specific technical field | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| C3 | Be able to manage information and knowledge |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A7 |
Know which are the biocatalysts (microorganisms, enzymes or other biological systems) responsible for the different biotechnological processes, their main characteristics, and the metabolisms involved. Understand the fundamentals and design criteria of biotechnology products. | |
| A9 |
Know which are the biocatalysts (microorganisms, enzymes or other biological systems) responsible for the different biotechnological processes, their main characteristics, and the metabolisms involved. | |
| A15 |
Understand the processes and products of Biotechnology in the various economic sectors and synthesize the bibliographic knowledge about a specific biotechnology process. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B5 |
Help to draw up and apply the team’s work processes. Ensure that the way they communicate and relate to others contributes to the cohesion of the group. Take an interest in the importance of the group’s activity. | |
| B6 |
Plan their communications: generate ideas, search for information, select and order the information, make schemes, determine the type of audience and the objectives of the communication, etc. Make interesting and persuasive presentations. Analyze, appraise and respond to the questions they are asked during an oral presentation. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| C3 |
Locate and access information effectively and efficiently. Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values. Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information. |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Introduction | - Concept and definitions of Biotechnology. - Diversity of processes and biotechnological products in different socio-economic areas. - History of Biotechnology. - Biological systems used in Biotechnology. |
| Production of microbial biomass | - Production of single-cell microorganisms - Production of bacterial spores - Production of fungal biomass |
| Production of enzymes and other proteins | - Production of enzymes - Production of hormones - Production of other proteins |
| Production of primary metabolites and related products | - Production of alcoholic beverages - Production of ethanol and other solvents - Production of organic acids - Dairy products and other fermented foods - Production of amino acids |
| Production of secondary metabolites | - Production of antibiotics - Production of alkaloids - Production of pigments |
| Production of other biological components | - Production of polysaccharides - Production of bioplastics - Production of vitamins - Seroid transformations |
| Environmental applications | - Biological wastewater treatment - Biological treatments of semisolid organic matter - Biodegradation of xenobiotics |
| Analytical applications | - Biosensors - Biobasis of toxicity and others - Mutagenic tests |
| Other applications of biotechnology | - Applications to biomedical and biometallurgy |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | |||||||
| Introductory activities |
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1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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4 | 8 | 12 | ||||||
| Assignments |
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6 | 18 | 24 | ||||||
| Presentations / oral communications |
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20 | 20 | 40 | ||||||
| Personal attention |
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2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| (*) 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. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Discuss how the development of the subject will be, the methodologies, the contents, the evaluation system and the sources of information. |
| Lecture | Explain the subtopics of the introduction. |
| Assignments | The students, in groups of 2-3, will prepare about 2 bibliographic revision works (like a review, maximum 5 pages) about products or processes in different fields (pharmaceutical, food, environmental, others). |
| Presentations / oral communications | In groups of 2-3, students will make exhibitions (a total of 2) on biotechnological products or processes that they have previously prepared the bibliographic review works. |
| Personal attention | Help and advise the students in their doubts in the bibliographic searches, in the accomplishment of the bibliographic works. |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| Help and advise students in their doubts about bibliographic searches, in the accomplishment of Bibliographic Works. |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | |||||
| Assignments |
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Bibliographical works written in groups, in the shape of a review on different processes, maximum 8 pages, abstract in English. | 32% | |||||
| Presentations / oral communications |
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Presentation of bibliographic works done in groups (powerpoint). Self-assessment among all considering clarity, interest, difficulty of the subject, exhibition form and discussion. | 32% | |||||
| Others |
Written exam of the contents presented in the work carried out by the students. |
36% |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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During the evaluation tests, mobile phones, tablets and other devices that are not expressly authorized for the test, must be turned off and out of sight. The demonstration of fraudulent conduct of some evaluative activity of some subject in both material and virtual and electronic support leads to the student the suspension note of this evaluation activity. Regardless of this, in view of the seriousness of the facts, the center may propose the initiation of a disciplinary file, which will be initiated by resolution of the rector. For the 2nd call, it can be kept the mark of the works and the exhibitions (if are passed), and only must repeat the written test. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Bordons, A., Bioquímica i Microbiologia Industrials, 2, , 2002
Glazer, AN, Microbial Biotechnology, , 1995
Oullette, RP, Applications of biotechnology, , 1985
Crueger W, Crueger A, Biotecnologia: manual de microbiologia industrial, , 1993
Rehm HJ, Reed G, Biotechnology (vols. 1-9), , diversos anys |
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-Altres materials al Moodle, entorn virtual de l'assignatura |
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| Complementary | |||||||||
Búsqueda y recuperación de información en bases de datos de bibliografía científica, Marta Somoza, Ed. TREA |
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| Recommendations |
(*)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.