Biotechnology Industrial Visits and Core Skills (U01337)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : BIO-4-BTivacs

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 : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer.

? Costs : Notepads

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biotechnology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 20 minutes per week for 22 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	09:00	09:50	KB
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	12:00	KB

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.