Undergraduate Course: Biotechnology Industrial Visits and Core Skills (BITE10007)
Course Outline
School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Biotechnology |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This section will include visits to biotechnology companies in Scotland, seminars from industrial speakers of renown, discussion sessions on topical issues in biotechnology and an overview of how biotechnology companies translate scientific ideas into commercial products. During this module students will develop further career skills such as oral and written presentations, paper analysis and computer applications. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
Notepads |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | 09:00 - 09:50 | | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
An appreciation of the factors influencing decisions in biotechnological companies and the processes of industrial drug development and toxicity testing. Improvement in ability of students to analyse information and an ability to communicate orally and in writing. |
Assessment Information
Essays and Exam |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Bruce Ward
Tel: (0131 6)50 5370
Email: Bruce.Ward@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Lesley Cochrane
Tel: (0131 6)50 8638
Email: Lesley.Cochrane@ed.ac.uk |
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