| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1.1 | Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering. | |
| 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) | |
| 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). | |
| 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 | Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9). | |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
| A1.1 |
Use genetics and the principles of molecular biology to design bioprocesses. Apply quantitative principles to the analysis of biomedical and cellular processes. | |
| A2.1 |
Use a common language with biochemical engineering experts in order to establish goals, viable projects and products based on advanced notions of generics and molecular biology. | |
| A3.2 |
Predict and plan how much time and effort are needed to develop products that require the use of biotechnology and the technology of bioprocesses. | |
| A4.3 |
Develop innovative ideas and design and service processes that exploit the potential of biochemical technology. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B1.1 |
Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information. Prepare and deliver structured presentations that satisfy the stipulated requirements. Plan the communication: generate ideas, look for information, select and order information, make sketches, identify the audience and the aims of the communication, etc. Draft documents using the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register. Illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc. Employ the strategies used to make effective oral presentations (audio-visual aids, eye contact, voice, gestures, timing, etc.). Use language appropriate to the situation. | |
| B4.1 |
Enable any differences, disagreements and conflicts among the team to be handled positively. Set their own learning objectives. Set their own learning objectives. Ask appropriate questions for solving queries and search for information based on sound judgement. | |
| B5.1 |
Decide how to manage and organize the work and time needed to carry out a task based on a general plan. Analyse their potential as well as their limitations for undertaking a particular task. Decide how to manage and organize their work and time. Reflect on their learning process and learning needs. | |
| 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 attention |
|
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 attention | 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 4 out of 10 is necessary from both the seminar and the final exam grades in order to make an average. This applies to both first and second calls. 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.