Project in Biotechnology
Code
10711
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Química
Credits
12.0
Teacher in charge
João Carlos da Silva Barbosa Sotomayor
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
To acquire skills on the planning of experimental work and critical analysis of results. To integrate the acquired knowledge on Biochemistry, Chemistry and Biotechnology in a laboratory training project.
To develop critical approach in the analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
To improve the skills to write and to orally present research results.
Prerequisites
The student must be at the last semester of graduation.
Subject matter
Development of a research project on the possible scientific areas of biotechnology, biochemistry, or chemistry. The complexity of the project should correspond to the 3rd year modules of the degree. Development of skills for planning and discipline in experimental work, and time management.
Bibliography
Specific recommended bibliography for the project under development.
Teaching method
Lab classes for the development of a scientific research theme.
Evaluation method
Final grade is the sum of three components:
40% for the lab work assessment
30% of the report grade
30% of the oral presentation and discussion