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BIOC40140

Academic Year 2024/2025

Biotech Case Study (BIOC40140)

Subject:
Biochemistry
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Gerard Cagney
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module requires students to perform case studies of a biotechnological innovations, therapeutic compounds, or services using the scientific literature and online or other sources. The Case Study if offered in a variety of formats (traditional Case Study; Newspaper/Magazine article; Grant Application; Presentation of Venture Capital Board etc.).

In additional, three optional workshops are offered focusing on:

1. Creative Thinking in Science
2. Critical Thinking in Science
3. Presenting your Ideas

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students will be able to independently research a technique, compound or innovation,. They will be able to provide a written assessment of the importance, potential and practical aspects of developing and applying the technique/compound/innovation.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

6
Seminar (or Webinar)

1
Autonomous Student Learning

200
Total

207

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Ability to read and understand modern biological scientific literature.
Good knowledge of techniques and concepts used in every-day biological research.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: Students choose one of the following options:
- a ‘traditional’ case study report
- a grant application
- a newspaper/magazine article
- a proposal to Venture Capital for funding		 Week 5 Graded No

100

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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