Objectives and competences
The main objective is to understand how biotechnology can help meet sustainable development goals (SDGs). To this end, several concepts will be explored. Introduction to Biotechnology, with an emphasis on its applications in the fields of Bioengineering and Microbiology. Exploring fundamental issues in biotechnology, beginning with a historical perspective: what biotechnology is and how it came about; classical and modern biotechnology; how it is produced and used today; the consequences of its application on the lives of humans and other animals, plants and the environment. Biotechnology as a science that brings together many disciplines, with diverse applications (health, environment, energy, bioplastics, food, new medical devices, etc.). Objetives include:
1. Learn about the different areas of biotechnology and their applications
2. Learn how to write a scientific article in the field of biotechnology
3. Develop synthesis and critical thinking skills
Teaching Methodologies
In this UC students develop a project in groups of 3 elements (exceptionally 4) under the guidance of a teacher / researcher; the goal is that by the end of the semester, and as a result of the project developed, each group has been able to demonstrate how biotechnology can be used to meet the goals for sustainable development. The project may have a physical reality, or not. The subject of the project can be proposed by the supervisor or by the students. Students spend at least 2 hours per week in the laboratory and meet weekly with the counselor to plan the work and discuss the results obtained. At the end of the semester all the works are published in an event called "Biotechnology Forum", with presentation through a poster and a brochure.
Syllabus
Class 1- Presentation and operation, group selection
Class 2 - Biotechnology topics - I
Class 3 - Biotechnology topics - II
Class 4 - Biotechnology topics - III
Class 5 - Writing the article: how to write it? Topic selection, concept map, title, header, information research
Class 6 - Writing the article: text preparation
Class 7 - Writing the article: text preparation and formatting
Class 8-11 - Scientific talks on diverse themes of biotechnology
Class 12 - Presentation of scientific articles
Class 13 - Presentation of scientific articles
