| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1 | A1.1 Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering. | |
| A5 | A2.1 Be able to apply the scientific method and the principles of engineering and economics to formulate and solve complex problems that arise in processes, equipment, installations and services, in which the material undergoes changes to its composition, state or energy content, these changes being characteristic of industiral chemistry and other related sectors such as pharmacology, biotechnology, materials sciences, energy, food and the environment. (G1) | |
| A9 | A3.2 Design and optimize products, processes, systems and services for the chemical industry on the basis of various areas of chemical engineering, including processes, transport, separation operations, and chemical, nuclear, elctrochemical and biochemical reactions engineering (I2). | |
| A16 | A4.3 Manage research, development and technological innovation whilst ensuring the transfer of technology and taking into account property and patent rights (P3). | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B1.1 | B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9). | |
| B1.2 | B1.2 Adapt to changes and be able to apply new and advanced technologies and other important developments with initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. (G10) | |
| B5 | B3.1 Work in a team with responsibilities shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams. | |
| B6 | B4.1 Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the competences pertaining to chemical engineering that enable continuous professional development. (G11) | |
| B7 | B5.1 Carry out and lead the appropriate research, design and development of engineering solutions in new or little understood areas, whilst applying criteria of creativity, originality, innovation and technology transfer. (G4) | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| C1.1 | Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English | |
| C1.3 | Be able to manage information and knowledge | |
| C2.1 | Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A1 |
Aplica la genètica i els principis de biologia molecular per al disseny de bioprocessos. Aplica els principis quantitatius per a l'anàlisi dels processos biomèdics i cel • lulars. | |
| A5 |
Utilitza un llenguatge comú amb els experts en Enginyeria Bioquímica per establir metes i projectes viables, així com productes basats en nocions avançades dels genèrics i la biologia molecular. | |
| A9 |
Preveu i planifica el temps i l'esforç necessari en el desenvolupament de productes que requereixen l'ús de la biotecnologia i la tecnologia de bioprocessos. | |
| A16 |
Desenvolupa idees innovadores i processos de disseny i serveis que aprofiten les possibilitats de la tecnologia bioquímica. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B1.1 |
Intervé de forma efectiva i transmet informació rellevant. Prepara i realitza presentacions estructurades complint amb els requisits exigits. Planifica la comunicació: genera idees, busca informacions, selecciona i ordena la informació, fa esquemes, determina el tipus de públic i els objectius de la comunicació, ... Redacta documents amb el format, contingut, estructura, correcció lingüística, registre adequats i il • lustra conceptes utilitzant correctament les convencions: formats, títols, peus, llegendes, ... Utilitza estratègies per presentar i dur a terme les seves presentacions orals (ajuts audiovisuals, mirada, veu, gest, control de temps, ...). Utilitza un llenguatge apropiat a la situació. | |
| B1.2 |
Respon de manera efectiva als canvis soferts durant el curs. Transfereix l'aprenentatge de casos i exercicis de l'aula a situacions reals d 'altres àmbits. | |
| B5 |
Participa de forma activa i comparteix informació, coneixement i experiències. Porta a terme la seva aportació individual en el temps previst i amb els recursos disponibles. Accepta i compleix les normes del grup. Col • labora activament en la planificació del treball en equip, en la distribució de les tasques i terminis requerits. Té en compte els punts de vista dels altres i retroalimenta de forma constructiva. Facilita la gestió positiva de les diferències, desacords i conflictes que es produeixen en l'equip. | |
| B6 |
Adopta autònomament les estratègies d'aprenentatge en cada situació. Estableix els seus propis objectius d'aprenentatge. Selecciona un procediment d 'entre els que li proposa el professor. Formula preguntes adequades per a resoldre els dubtes o qüestions obertes, i té criteri en la recerca de la informació. | |
| B7 |
Decideix com gestiona i organitza el treball i el temps que necessita per dur a terme una tasca a partir d'una planificació orientativa. Analitza les seves limitacions i possibilitats per desenvolupar la seva tasca o treball. Decideix com gestiona i organitza el treball i el temps. Reflexiona sobre el seu procés i les seves necessitats d'aprenentatge. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| C1.1 |
Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion. Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects. Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff. Understand routine information and articles. Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area. Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters. | |
| C1.3 |
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. Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process. | |
| C2.1 |
Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women. Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th ose with special educational needs. Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy. |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Introduction to biotechnology and the production of biomaterials | |
| Microbiology | |
| Fundamental biotechnology techniques | |
| Biotechnology applications in medicine | |
| Biotechnology applications in agriculture | |
| Other biotechnology applications | |
| Biotechnology companies | |
| Ethical considerations in biotechnology |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | ||||||||||||||
| Introductory activities |
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2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Lecture |
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15 | 27 | 42 | |||||||||||||
| Seminars |
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10 | 18 | 28 | |||||||||||||
| Personal tuition |
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1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Mixed tests |
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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 | Activities related to the introduction of the course. |
| Lecture | Oral presentations to teach the contents of the course. |
| Seminars | Oral presentation to teach and highlight the contents of the course with an emphasis to practical applications. |
| Personal tuition | Time for one on one meetings with the instructor of the course to ask questions and other issues. |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| One on one meetings with the students to assist them with matters related to this course. Available times and location of these meetings with the instructor will be published at the beginning of the semester. These meetings will need to be scheduled beforehand, preferably through email. |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | |||||||||||||
| Seminars |
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Student seminars. Evaluation of contents and how they are presented. | 40% | |||||||||||||
| Mixed tests |
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One exam at the end of the semester. The exam will contain short questions, problems and multiple choice questions. | 60% | |||||||||||||
| Others |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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A minimum grade of 3.5 out of 10 is necessary in order to make an average from the seminar and the final test grades. Second call: Additional exam with a weight of 60% of the final grade. The use of any kind of communication device is strictly forbidden unless otherwise stated by the instructor of the course. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
BAILEY, J.E., OLLIS, D.F., Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill, 1986
GLICK, B.R., PASTERNAK, J.J., Molecular Biotechnology, ASM Press, 2003
VOET, D., VOET, J.G., Biochemistry, Wiley, 1995 |
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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.