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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 25/11/2021 16:14:38
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Title of Module: Research Techniques in Biotechnology 20 |
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Code: BIOL11024 |
SCQF Level: 11
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Health and Life Sciences |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Steven
Kelly |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module provides the foundation for the execution of good research in biotechnology and emphasises the development of practical skills.
This module will allow students to carry out a wide range of practical techniques in a range of disciplines and introduce key concepts in research methodologies, health and safety and good laboratory practice critical to biotechnology research.
Topics covered to allow planning and analysis of laboratory exercises will include risk assessment, principles of experimental design, Good Laboratory Practice, statistical analysis and academic writing.
This module will work to develop a number of the key “I am UWS” Graduate Attributes to make those who complete the module (e.g.) Universal Work Ready Successful. These will include students who complete the module being; Analytical, Inquiring, Digitally literate, Autonomous, Effective communicator, Collaborative, Research-minded and Driven.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate a critical awareness of the Health and Safety issues involved in working in a life science laboratory.
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main requirements of GLP within the biotechnology sector.
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis of data.
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Show proficiency in carrying out a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the biotechnology sector. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 11.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of current research skill and practical techniques used in biotechnology
Demonstrate a critical awareness of Health and Safety requirements within the biotechnology industry
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| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 11.
Apply a range of standard and specialised research or practical techniques and techniques of enquiry.
Plan and execute a significant project of research, investigation or development.
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| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 11.
Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to data obtained from laboratory techniques which are at the forefront of, or informed by, developments at the forefront of biotechnology. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 11.
Undertake critical evaluations of a wide range of numerical and graphical data. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 11.
Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and research activities. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| The module will be delivered by a mix of tutorials, workshops and laboratory sessions. ICT will be used extensively to analyse and present experimental data. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 6 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 4 |
| Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop | 30 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Ruxton, G D and Colegrave, N. (2016), Experimental Design for the Life Science; 4th edition. Oxford University Press
Whitlock, M and Schluter, D (2014), The Analysis of Biological Data; 2nd edition. W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd
Research Techniques in Biotechnology VLE Site
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Biological Sciences and Health |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Biology L7-11 |
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| Moderator | Gail McGarvie |
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| External Examiner | A Tsaousis |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1.03 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| A laboratory report portfolio on the practical sessions (70%) |
| A log book completed using GLP (30%) |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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It is expected that any student satisfying the prerequisites would be able to undertake this module.
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)
http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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