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SL50200: Beer and biofuels

[Page last updated: 26 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Life Sciences
Credits: 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 300
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWOI 40%, PRPR 60%
Assessment Detail:
  • Laboratory based coursework (PRPR 60%)
  • Seminar presentation (CWOI 40%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate broad knowledge of the principles of fermentation and the methodology used
Develop an understanding of microbial genetics and how this can be manipulated to improve fermentation process
Design a hypothesis and plan an experimental approach to address a research question
Employ relevant technical skills to create and interpret a biological dataset to address your research question
Apply your knowledge in order to evaluate and critique current problems, methodologies and/or new insights in your field


Aims: The aim of this unit is to provide the opportunity to learn and apply the principles of fermentation from beer to biofuels while addressing a novel research question relevant to industrial and sustainable biotechnology.

Content: The content will focus on how to use genetic engineering or directed evolution to deliver enhanced microbes for fermentation. A laboratory-based element will provide the opportunity for designing, conducting and analysing an experimental approach to answer a specific research question related to improving sustainable biotechnology.

Course availability:

SL50200 is Optional (DEU) on the following courses:

Department of Life Sciences
  • RSSL-AFM31 : Integrated PhD Biotechnology (Sustainable Biotechnologies)
  • TSSL-AFM31 : MSc Biotechnology (Sustainable Biotechnologies)
  • TSSL-AWM31 : MSc Biotechnology (Sustainable Biotechnologies)

Notes:

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