MSc laboratory I Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021

Module name: MSc laboratory I
Module code: 2BT_E_05
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 17
Description:
The main assumption of the module is to lead the activities connected with the realisation of the MSc project. Students leads the works aimed at the verification of hypotheses and finding reliable conclusions dunder the supervision of the tutor. Student id introduced into the operation of advanced equipment and measurement apparatuses as well as the supplies of materials and equipment. Student systematically collects and archives the results of the investigations and analyses them statistically and graphically according to the rules specific for their discipline. Constantly completes his/her database and collects scientific literature on the MSc subject. An important element of the module is the preparation of the plan of the MSc thesis – discussion on its contents, structure and formal correctness. The final effect of the module is the presentation of working conclusions and clear definition of the areas of his/her own work in the laboratory/field that needs verification (completing, repeating or omission).
Prerequisites:
Knowledge eanbling the student to understand and join the research led in the chosen Departament or Institute. Ability to operate with advanced equipment in a biological laboratory. General knowledge on statistical and graphical elaboration of the data. Ability to use text editors, spreadsheets and graphical editors. .Knowledge of English sufficient to cope with the chosen discipline.
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 identifies and selects proper research methods according to the specificity of the Department or Institute and uses the knowledge during his/her MSc Project. [2BT_E_05_1]
 2BT_E_W04_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U01_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5]
Independently, or as a part of research team, a student plans simple experimental models, plans and realizes the measurements, assessments and also is ready to be involved in a team work. [2BT_E_05_2]
 2BT_E_U01_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U04_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K03_P [5/5]
Using advanced statistical techniques and graphic editors a student analyses the results obtained during the realization of their MSc project. [2BT_E_05_3]
 2BT_E_W01_P [4/5] 2BT_E_U02_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U06_P [5/5]
Student constantly updates his/her database containing source materials and, concerning the intellectual property law./copyrights writes his/her reports and master thesis. [2BT_E_05_4]
 2BT_E_W07_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U02_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K04_P [5/5]
During the realization of his/her MSc Project a student solves bioethical dilemmas concerning biotechnological experiments as well as constructively criticizes own activities as well as the activity of other participants. [2BT_E_05_5]
 2BT_E_W08_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U04_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K04_P [5/5]
Student explains the necessity to follow the rules of cooperation, schedules and work plans in the laboratory, interprets the assumption of Good Laboratory Practice, occupational safety and health and first aid as well as is introduced to the responsibility for material and equipment during their preparation to the realization of their master projects. [2BT_E_05_6]
 2BT_E_U04_P [5/5] 2BT_E_K04_P [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Continuous assessment of practical skills [2BT_E_05_w_1]
Assessed are: - creativity during the solving of scientific problems, ability to operate with advanced equipment, inquisitiveness, discernment, caution in concluding as well as reliability in the laboratory - reliability and correctness of the measurements, assessments and observations, correctness and completeness of statistical analyses and graphical elaborations - substantial value of the source materials and the degree of their elaboration - substantial and formal correctness of a plan (or fragments) of the MSc thesis
 2BT_E_05_1 2BT_E_05_2 2BT_E_05_3 2BT_E_05_4 2BT_E_05_5 2BT_E_05_6
Laboratory report [2BT_E_05_w_2]
Assessed are the correctness and completeness of the reports from the experiments (observations, measurements), precision and accuracy of the calculations, correctness of the conclusions, quality of the documentary materials.
 2BT_E_05_1 2BT_E_05_2 2BT_E_05_3 2BT_E_05_4
Final past/report/MSc plan [2BT_E_05_w_3]
Presentation of the preliminary results, as the element of the future MSc thesis. Plan and introduction to the MSc thesis. Assessed are: creative attempt to the process of realization of the MSc thesis as well as the correctness of the analyses of obtained results and conclusions.
 2BT_E_05_1 2BT_E_05_2 2BT_E_05_3 2BT_E_05_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [2BT_E_05_fs_1]
Experiments, observations and measurements necessary to realize the assumption of the MSc thesis - systematic collection and elaboration of data (own or acquired from other sources) - statistical and graphical analyses of the results - verification of research hypotheses - rearing or culturing of plants or animals (optionally) - preparation of reports
 180
-queries to complete the collection of literature - systematic studies on the subject based on the recent literature - completing the calculations, protocols, reports from the laboratory works Completing the documentation from the laboratory (rearing/planting, optionally) - preparation of the plan or the fragment (introduction) of the MSCc thesis.
 240 Continuous assessment of practical skills [2BT_E_05_w_1] Laboratory report [2BT_E_05_w_2] Final past/report/MSc plan [2BT_E_05_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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