Specialization seminar I Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021

Module name: Specialization seminar I
Module code: 2BT_E_07
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aims of the module: improvement in the independent elaboration of the issues connected with the researches of the chosen Department or Institute with special stress on the methodology and, the preparation of a presentation and contribution to the scientific discussion on the presented issues, improvement in theoretical knowledge on the basic research methods; query of the literature on the recent issues in natural sciences with special stress on plant and microbial biotechnology, independent elaboration on the selected issue, preparation of presentation or poster, improvement in presentation and discussion on scientific questions.
Prerequisites:
Interests in the research profile of the chosen Department or Institute. Positive result of an interview assessing the knowledge and practical skills of the candidate on natural science at the level that enables the student to realize MSc project and prepare MSc thesis on Her/his own .Knowledge of English at the level that enables the student to cope with scientific literature in English.
Key reading:
see: syllabus compulsory reading
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Student describes and explains the significance of advanced techniques and tools in the investigation on natural phenomena. [2BT_E_07_1]
 2BT_E_W02_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W09_P [5/5]
Student understands crucial significance of the experimental works in biotechnology and is able to define and describe the significance of molecular analyses in biotechnological studies. [2BT_E_07_2]
 2BT_E_U02_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U06_P [5/5]
Student searches for and interpretes scientific literature concerning the selected biotechnological issue. Demonstrates the Reed to update his/her knowledge on biotechnology and similar areas. [2BT_E_07_3]
 2BT_E_U02_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U05_P [5/5]
Student forms and improves the personal abilities of autopresentation and scientific discussion. [2BT_E_07_4]
 2BT_E_K01_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K02_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K03_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K04_P [5/5]
Student understands the significance of scientific research in the context of intellectual property law. [2BT_E_07_5]
 2BT_E_W07_P [5/5]
Student is aware of the costs of the experimental studies and knows the basic mechanisms of the financing. [2BT_E_07_6]
 2BT_E_W06_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W07_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K04_P [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test of the autopresentation abilities [2BT_E_07_w_1]
Ability to prepare and clear presentation of a scientific report or poster about a selected issue. The assessment of substantial and technical value of the poster, ability to synthetize the data as well as the ability to choose appropriate literature, including this written in English.
 2BT_E_07_1 2BT_E_07_2 2BT_E_07_3 2BT_E_07_4 2BT_E_07_5 2BT_E_07_6
Continuous assessment [2BT_E_07_w_2]
Activity in discussion and attitude to the classes.
 2BT_E_07_1 2BT_E_07_2 2BT_E_07_3 2BT_E_07_4 2BT_E_07_5 2BT_E_07_6
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
seminar [2BT_E_07_fs_1]
Activity in discussion and attitude to the classes. Possibility of consultations: Works with the supervisor’s help, selection and analyses of the literature.
 30
Query and analysis of literature, presentation of report or poster. Preparation of the question that should be discussed during the consultations.
 45 Test of the autopresentation abilities [2BT_E_07_w_1] Continuous assessment [2BT_E_07_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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