FOOD5125M Food Biotechnology
10 Credits Class Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Celia Ferreira
Email: c.m.ferreira@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running
2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
BSc in a science or engineering subject.
Mutually Exclusive
FOOD3100 |
Biotechnology: Traditional and Leading Edge |
Module replaces
FOOD5120M
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To provide an understanding of biotechnology as it relates to the food industry.
Syllabus
- Origins of Biotechnology
- Genetic manipulation of organisms involved in food manufacture
- Legislation and social issues related to biotechnology in food.
Teaching Methods
Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
Lecture |
16 |
1 |
16 |
Practical |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Practical |
2 |
3 |
3 |
Seminar |
2 |
1 |
2 |
Private study hours |
72 |
Total Contact hours |
22 |
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
94 |
Private study
- Essay: 10 hours
- Preparation for seminars: 3 hours
- Laboratory reports: 6 hours
- Background reading: 32 hours
- Examination and prepration for examination: 25 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
By attendance at lectures and laboratory classes and from contributions at seminars.
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
Presentation |
Presentation and Discussion |
20 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
20 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type |
Exam duration |
% of formal assessment |
Online Time-Limited assessment |
1.0 Hrs 30 Mins |
80 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) |
80 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/28/2023
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