Undergraduate Course: Enzymology and Biological Production (BITE10001)
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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An important feature of biotechnology is the use of enzymes and microorganisms to manufacture products useful to society. These products range from industrial alcohol, food additives and other bulk products, to antibiotics and recombinant therapeutic proteins. In this module we will consider important aspects of enzymes and microorganisms related to their use in industry, and methods for the discovery or generation of novel biocatalysts. We will also discuss technologies used in important commercial processes including the manufacture of antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins, as well as new approaches to drug discovery and the development of new therapeutic agents. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Notepads |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 30,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
66 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Enzymology and Biological Production | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Increased understanding of Biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later. |
Assessment Information
| Exam |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | BITEEBP |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Garry Blakely
Tel: (0131 6)50 5356
Email: Garry.Blakely@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Edward Lithgow
Tel: (0131 6)50 8638
Email: Edward.Lithgow@ed.ac.uk |
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