Courses :: Module, SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION

	Overview
	This module will enable the student to become familiar with relevant aspects of the biotechnology industry (relevant technologies, Research and Development operations, manufacturing operations, quality management systems, patenting etc.). The student will be required to obtain information from the scientific literature, company information, biological, social and internet resources on specific areas of biotechnology in order to collate a detailed literature report. Expertise will also be gained in how to perform biochemical calculations to aid understanding of the scientific literature. The student will also acquire presentational skills, both verbal and written, by class participation, oral presentation, and literature review. Individuals working in the biotechnology industry or research area will be invited to present to the class.

Overview

This module will enable the student to become familiar with relevant aspects of the biotechnology industry (relevant technologies, Research and Development operations, manufacturing operations, quality management systems, patenting etc.). The student will be required to obtain information from the scientific literature, company information, biological, social and internet resources on specific areas of biotechnology in order to collate a detailed literature report. Expertise will also be gained in how to perform biochemical calculations to aid understanding of the scientific literature. The student will also acquire presentational skills, both verbal and written, by class participation, oral presentation, and literature review. Individuals working in the biotechnology industry or research area will be invited to present to the class.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand the different types of peer-reviewed literature including primary literature, review articles and patent literature. Operate university- and journal-based websites to obtain peer-reviewed data. Analyse the scientific literature to obtain relevant information for incorporation into literature reviews and oral presentations. Analyse biochemical data and understand the difference between amount, concentration and volume. Summarise key data present in scientific literature. Compose a well-structured literature review on a topic of biotechnological relevance. Compose and present complex scientific information by oral presentation using electronic media.

Learning Outcomes

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Pre-Requisites
	BI201 and/or BI210 (or equivalent)

Pre-Requisites

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SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION

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