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Core Module Information
Module title: Biotechnology – Industry & Environment (Sri Lanka)
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MIC10802
Module leader: Fiona Stainsby
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Life Sciences
Prerequisites

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Description of module content:

Environmental bioremediation; environmental monitoring and control, bioprocess technology – fermentation design, technology and kinetics; biodegradation and biorenewables e.g. polymer degradation, biosurfactant production and application, biofuels; commercial and regulatory aspects of biotechnology, e.g. IPR, quality assurance, environmental sustainability.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: Connect the factors that influence output and the efficiency of product formation in industrial scale bioprocesses to the design and operation of particular bioprocesses and the nature of the biological entity/entities involved.

LO2: Extract core issues in the use of microorganisms for environmental remediation and biofuel production.

LO3: Appraise strategies for environmental remediation, monitoring and control.

LO4: Critically reflect on commercial, regulatory and ethical issues related to environmental and industrial biotechnology.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SRI LANKA
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Fiona Stainsby
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 27
Face To Face Tutorial 6
Independent Learning Guided independent study 167
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Class Test 60 1 & 2 7 HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0
Report 40 3 & 4 1 HOURS= 13, WORDS= 2000
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

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