2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | In Person |
Location of delivery: | SIGHTHILL |
Partner: | |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Halina Vaughan |
Module Organiser: | |
Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | NESH Description |
Face To Face | Seminar | 24 | These are lecturer-facilitated sessions that will allow you to learn about and explore both fundamental and applied aspects of microbial growth kinetics and fermentation, and link this with the design, development, and operation of microbial biotechnologies in a diverse range of industries/sectors. You will be expected to engage with material on Moodle and other reading in advance of these sessions. |
Online | Guided independent study | 341 | This time is allocated for you to reflect on the learning undertaken in seminars, workshops, and practical classes. It includes recommended reading, and your own survey of relevant literature. It will also involve engaging with Moodle activities and resources, as well preparing for your assessments. |
Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 35 | Workshops: 20 hours
Practical Classes: 15 hours
Workshops will begin in Week 2 and focus on linking knowledge with application. You will be expected to come prepared having done the required reading and/or activities. We will explore key concepts through discussion, problem-solving, and data analysis.
Practical classes will start in Week 5 and run for 5 weeks. Structured laboratory activities will embed key scientific skills, and allow application of learning in a practical context. |
| Total Study Hours | 400 | |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 400 | |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | Description |
Laboratory report | 50 | 1~2~3~4 | Week 12 | , WORDS= 4000 words | You will produce a laboratory report detailing findings from practical activities with in-depth data analysis and interpretation, and critical evaluation of methods and results. A background/rationale based on review of relevant literature will also be required. Other pertinent considerations such as bioprocess design, regulatory requirements, ethical approval, and quality assurance may also be discussed. This assessment will ensure that you know and understand the principles of microbial growth kinetics, and are able to apply and contextualise them. |
Report | 30 | 5 | Exam Period | , WORDS= 2000 words | Short critical review of the use/application of molecular tools and technology in a specific biotechnology/bioprocess. |
Practical Skills Assessment | 20 | 1 | Week 6 | HOURS= 1000 words | This assessment comprises three parts: a short experimental plan, competence in performing key microbiological laboratory skills, and data recording/presentation. |
Component 1 subtotal: | 70 | | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 30 | | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | | |