 | Study programme 2019-2020 | Français | |
 | Microbial Biotechnology | ||
Programme component of Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what assessment methods are planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-M1-SCBBMC-008-M | Optional UE | GILLAN David | S828 - Protéomie et Microbiologie |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| S-BIOG-041 | Microbial Biotechnology | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- In the field of biological sciences and particularly in the field of the biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in biological sciences.
- Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in biochemistry and in molecular and cell biology.
- Apply, mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired in order to help lead and complete a project.
- Contributing to a project by mastering its complexity and taking into account the objectives, allocated resources and constraints that characterise it.
- Show initiative and be able to work independently and in teams.
- Manage and lead research, development and innovation projects.
- Understand unprecedented problems in biological sciences, and more specifically in biochemistry and molecular and cell biology and its applications.
- Organise and lead a research, development or innovation project to completion.
- Methodically research valid scientific information, critically analyse, propose and argue potentially innovative solutions to targeted problems.
- Apply scientific methodology.
- Critically reflect on the impact of their discipline in general, and on the contribution to projects.
- Demonstrate thoroughness, independence, creativity, intellectual honesty, and ethical values.
Learning Outcomes of UE
After this teaching, the students will control the essential concepts of Microbial Biotechnology and understand its most recent developments.
Content of UE
1. Introduction
2. Therapeutics.
3. Agriculture (GMOs)
4. Food industry
5. Environmental applications : wastewater treatment; bioregenerative systems (MELiSSA loop); Bioremediation; Microbial Fuel Cells; Microbial reporters
6. Microbial fuels
7. Microbial plastics
8. Biolixiviation
9. Nanoparticles and nanotubes
10. Metagenomics
Prior Experience
General Microbiology in Bac Bloc 3
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Oral Examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Oral examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| S-BIOG-041 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| S-BIOG-041 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-041 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-041 | Not applicable |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| S-BIOG-041 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| S-BIOG-041 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| S-BIOG-041 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| S-BIOG-041 | Authorized |