2022/3, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: | 001 |
Primary mode of delivery: | FACE-TO-FACE |
Location of delivery: | SIGHTHILL |
Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Halina Vaughan |
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Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
The module will be delivered face-to-face in both classroom and laboratory settings. You will be expected to undertake individual and group-based guided independent study with learning materials provided on Moodle. There will be a strong emphasis on the link between the fundamental theory of microbial growth kinetics and fermentation, and the application of this knowledge in the development, design and operation of microbial biotechnologies across a diverse range of industries/sectors (LOs 3, 4, and 5). You will work through theoretical concepts in your independent study time and attend problem solving workshops where these concepts will be explored and applied to analyse datasets, including your own (LOs 1, 2, and 3). You will also apply this knowledge in a practical context through a series of structured group-based laboratory activities relating to the key stages in the development of a biotechnology (LOs 1 and 2). This approach will enhance key employability skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and critical evaluation, and integrate them with scientific skills.
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You will undertake several formative exercises, which will allow you to track your progress and work towards achieving the learning outcomes of the module in the summative assessments. Guidance and feedback on experimental design, practical skills, and graduate attributes such as time management and teamwork as well as data recording will be provided by staff during the workshops and laboratory classes (LO 1). You will also have an opportunity to work in teams to troubleshoot a relevant aspect of the bioprocess on which you are working in order to solve a technical issue and/or optimise the operating conditions. This will take the form of a student led problem-solving workshop in which a variety of tools including experimental data will be provided to complete the task (LOs 1 and 2). Problem solving exercises: Tutorial exercises will be available on Moodle, and will primarily be self-assessed with additional feedback provided by tutors in a troubleshooting workshop.test. These are designed to develop your understanding of theoretical principles in fermentation kinetics and how they may be applied to data to analyse a bioprocess (LO 3). Laboratory report: You will analyse and present data obtained from laboratory experiments to produce an interim presentation which identifies and outlines the optimal bioprocess and key considerations such as regulatory requirements and quality assurance testing, depending on the nature of the bioprocess and/or products. This will be completed in week 11 and will be peer-evaluated and will also receive feedback from tutors. This work along with the feedback provided will form a sound basis from which to complete the full Technical Report for summative assessment (LOs 2, 3 and 4).Critical Review: Class discussions will help you to select the topic of your review, and an opportunity to receive feedback on a draft will be provided prior to final submission (LO 5).
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Component 1 - Element 1: Experimental Design and Practical Skills Assessment (LO 1 /weighted 20 %):You will work in teams to design and perform an experiment in the laboratory sessions. Assessmentcriteria will include competence in performing laboratory work, ability to optimise/troubleshoot methods, and accurate recording of data. Component 1 - Element 2: Laboratory Report (LOs 1, 2, 3 & 4 / weighted 50%): You will produce a technical report detailing the design and operation of an optimised bioprocess for the production of a commercially important compound. This report will include findings from practical activities and problem solving exercises, with in-depth data analysis and interpretation, and critical evaluation of methods and results. You will also be expected to include other pertinent considerations such as regulatory requirements, ethical approval, and quality assurance depending on the nature of the bioprocess. This assessment will also ensure that you know and understand the principles of microbial growth kinetics, and are able to apply them. Component 2: Report (LO 5 / weighted 30%): Short critical review of the use/application of molecular tools and technology in a specific biotechnology/bioprocess.
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
Face To Face | Practical classes and workshops | 35 |
Face To Face | Supervised time in studio/workshop | 35 |
Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 330 |
| Total Study Hours | 400 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 400 |
Assessment |
Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
Practical Skills Assessment | 20 | 1 | 6 | , WORDS= 1000 |
Laboratory report | 50 | 1, 2, 3 and 4 | 12 | , WORDS= 4000 |
Report | 30 | 5 | 14/15 | , WORDS= 2000 |
Component 1 subtotal: | 70 | |
Component 2 subtotal: | 30 | | | |
Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |