Biotechnology

Cod y Modiwl: BR35520
Teitl y Modiwl: Biotechnology
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2025/2026
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Hazel Davey
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Gordon Allison; Dr Dylan Phillips; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Professor Hazel Davey; Dr Ifat Shah; Dr Arwyn Edwards; Professor Gareth Griffith; Professor Huw D Jones; Dr Justin Pachebat

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Report: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Semester	Exam: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report: 2000 Words	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Exam: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Give specific examples of microbes used in biotechnology.
Explain and evaluate case studies in biotechnology.
Explain how organisms used in biotechnology have been selected and improved.
Evaluate methods used in biotechnology.
Apply knowledge of biotechnology.

Disgrifiad cryno

Biotechnology is broadly defined as the use of organisms or biological material to develop or make products for human benefit. Traditional biotechnologies include bread-making and brewing, while the products of modern biotechnology include molecular biology products, pharmaceuticals and biofuels. Screening for lead organisms and their modification or improvement are important techniques. Microbes are exploited in biotechnology for a number of reasons; they have a short generation time, tools exist to perform genetic manipulations and the ethical concerns that apply to use of animals do not affect microbial research and exploitation to the same extent. Consequently, whether working in industry or a pure research environment, many professional biologists will use a combination of biotechnology techniques and model microbes. This module contributes to the academic background and directly applicable skills for these careers.

Cynnwys

The module will provide an introduction to the various branches of biotechnology. Practical considerations of utilising microbes will be discussed and methods for growth of organisms on an industrial scale will be considered. Examples of exploitation of microbes, their products and processes within the biotechnology industry will include alcoholic fermentation in brewing & biofuels, production of antibiotics & enzymes etc. Applications of current and emerging technologies to biotechnology research will be discussed.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will be required to listen effectively in lectures. Students will need to communicate effectively in practicals. Written communication is assessed through coursework and the exam.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The module will raise awareness of relevant career paths in the biotechnology sector.
Datrys Problemau	Practicals and the assessment of these will involve solving a variety of problems.
Gwaith Tim	Students will be required to work together in practicals.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students will be expected to use resources available through Blackboard and to take responsibility for managing their time to submit work on time.
Rhifedd	This will be developed and assessed through practicals and associated assessment.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Practical techniques and core knowledge of broad field of biotechnology as well as specific established and emerging techniques.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research will be required in producing the coursework. Spreadsheets will be used for data handling and analysis.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will use standard office software plus specialist websites to retrieve and manipulate data.

Nodau

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