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Degree Programme Table: Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) (BSc Hons) (UTBSBTE)

Year 1, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: September

  • Notes: Before selecting your courses, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies. A booklet giving details, as well as restrictions and recommendations on choices of courses, will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.


  • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 2 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BILG08001 Origin and Diversity of Life 1 Semester 1 20
    BILG08015 Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 Semester 2 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 4 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 80 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG08008    Quantification in the Life Sciences 1   20  
    BILG08017    Biology, Ecology and Environment 1   20  
    BIME08004    Medical Biology 1   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 1
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    CHEM08022    Biological Chemistry 1A   20  
    CHEM07001    Introductory Chemistry for Biologists   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    CHEM08023    Biological Chemistry 1B   20  

    Notes:Exceptionally, with the permission of the Director of Studies, the courses Introductory Chemistry for Biologists, Biological Chemistry 1A and Biological Chemistry 1B may be replaced with any other courses at level 7/8 chosen from schedules A-Q/W/T
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 2, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August

  • Notes: A booklet giving details, as well as restrictions and recommendations on choices of courses, will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.


  • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 0 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 4 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 120 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG08009    The Dynamic Cell 2   20  
    BILG08003    Genes and Gene Action 2   20  
    BILG08004    Microorganisms, Cells and Immunity 2   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG08005    Evolution in Action 2   20  
    BILG08016    The Green Planet 2   20  
    BILG08011    Animal Biology 2   20  
    BIME08005    Physiology 2   20  
    BIME08001    Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2   20  
    SCBI08003    Chemistry for Life Sciences 2   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 3, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August

  • Notes: A booklet giving details, as well as restrictions and recommendations on choices of courses, will be available for students to facilitate advance planning. Students should ensure that they choose 60 credits from each semester.


  • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 2 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BILG09014 Biotechnology 3 Semester 2 20
    BILG09013 Molecular Microbiology 3 Semester 1 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 4 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 80 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG09002    Molecular Genetics 3   20  
    BILG09005    Genomes and Genomics 3   20  
    BILG09015    Structures and Functions of Proteins 3   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG09007    Immunology 3   20  
    BILG09008    Plant Physiology 3   20  
    BILG09010    Developmental Biology 3   20  
    BIME09002    Medical Microbiology 3   20  

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from Level 9 courses in Schedules K and T, as available

     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 9 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:Exceptionally, a level 10 business or other College of Humanities and Social Science course may be taken. Please consult your Director of Studies.
     



    Year 4, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August


    COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 6 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BITE10004 Biotechnology Project As available 40
    BITE10006 Biotechnology Synoptic Examination As available 10
    BITE10007 Biotechnology Industrial Visits and Core Skills As available 10
    BITE10005 Biotechnology Literature Review As available 10
    BITE10001 Enzymology and Biological Production As available 10
    BITE10002 Novel Approaches As available 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 2 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 30 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 30 credits from Level 10 courses in Schedules K and T, as available

    Notes:Please refer to the 2010-2011 Honours Guide which will give details, as well as restrictions and recommendations on choices of courses available.
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 10 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:Please refer to the 2010-2011 Honours Guide which will give details, as well as restrictions and recommendations on choices of courses available.
     



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