Objectives and competences

Objectives:

• To learn about practical examples of biotechnological applications in the fields of pharmacology, biomedicine, the environment and the
  agri-food sector.
• Learn to apply fundamental knowledge (biochemistry, enzymology, microbiology, molecular biology and fermentation process technology)
  to solve problems using biotechnology.
• Obtain an in-depth understanding of modern research areas and techniques in biosciences and bioengineering.
• Identify the most recent advances in Biotechnology
• Prepare students for the demands and quality standards that apply in the world of work.

Skills and competences:

• Ability to recognise new and emerging trends in biotechnology.
• Ability to assess potential commercial markets and identify opportunities for new developments in the field of biotechnology.

Teaching Methodologies

This course exposes students to multidisciplinary topics of absolute relevance to biotechnology. Knowledge is imparted by experts who are called upon to share their vast experience, the difficulties they have experienced and the paths they recommend for developing successful careers in the various fields of biotechnology, which are constantly evolving. The masterclasses should provoke students to reflect on their future careers, which could be developed in the industrial/production sector or in the field of cutting-edge research. The methodology, based on interactive lectures, aims to stimulate student participation, involvement and motivation about the topics covered, helping them to acquire new skills, keep up to date with sector trends and improve their knowledge in a given area.

Syllabus

Nine state of the art masterclasses on the following topics:

• Biomedical product development
• Tissue engineering and clinical applications
• Biofuel production
• Marine biotechnology as one of the pillars of the bioeconomy
• Fermentation-based food production
• Environmental bioremediation
• Technologies based on plant biology
• Biotechnology and the circular economy
• Ethics and regulation in biotechnology