BIOT001 - ECTS To acquire some calculus techniques which are widely used in other curricular units; among these techniques we highlight matrix techniques, representation of linear equation systems and their resolution, determinants and their applications as well as linear spaces and linear transformations.

BIOT002 - ECTS

BIOT014 - ECTS

BIOT145 - ECTS

BIOT166 - ECTS

The purpose of discipline is to provide skills training in basic operations of chemical laboratory. After completed the course, students should have acquired the following competencies:

- 1. Ability to analyze data analytical and experimental results.

- 2. Interpreting the sources of uncertainty and the ways of propagation.

- 3.  Competence in handling analytical glassware, analytical equipment, and reagents in the laboratory.

BIOT148 - ECTS After this course it is expected that the student will know and understand the fundaments of general chemistry. The student should be able to recognize the atomic structure and chemical bonds, basic foundations of chemistry, with the aim of understanding the structure of matter and its transformations, as well as understand and to know how to implement qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, distinguishing between the different chemical equilibrium. Understand the acid-base equilibrium, knowing how to use buffer solutions, titrations and acid-base volumetry. Although the essentially introductory character of this UC, it is intended that students acquire skills allowing them a better adaptation and understanding of problems involved in chemical processes in the subsequent UC, essential to access profession as professionals in Biotechnology in general and particularly in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, food and biochemistry, or related fields, and in public services

BIOT008 - ECTS

The goal is to carry on developing the mathematical reasoning initiated in Mathematical Analysis I and apply it, in this case, to functions of several variables, to be able to meet the demands of other curriculum units.

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BIOT146 - ECTS

BIOT168 - ECTS

BIOT103 - ECTS

BIOT081 - ECTS

The objectives for students are: to become familiar with formulas, structures, nomenclature and concepts in the field of organic chemistry; to recognize the importance of a given molecule, the role and distribution of electrons that can intervene in organic reactions; to classify the reactions of organic compounds; to understand the chemical reactions and justify mechanistically these reactions. Apply the knowledge of the reactivity of different functional groups in order to obtain new compounds; to acquire the concept of geometry of molecules in space associated with the study of stereochemistry.

It is intended that students acquire skills to access profession as chemical engineering professionals in the chemical or biological in general and, in particular, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, food and biochemistry, or related fields, and in public services.

BIOT149 - ECTS

The objective of this curricular unit is the knowledge and understanding of the properties and structure of the foremost classes of biomolecules (sugars, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids), their interactions with the solvent water, and the mechanisms by which they react in a controlled manner in the context of the living cell.

BIOT082 - ECTS This curricular unit aims that students should: Acquire basic knowledge about transport of momentum and heat; Apply the knowledge acquired in solving problems involving fluid flow and heat transfer; Know how to establishing balance sheets of thermal energy and boundary conditions. After approval students should have the ability to: Design transport systems of a fluid.  Understand the fundamentals of energy transfer, being able to apply it for solving practical problems. Identify the processes involved in heat transfer to calculate the amount of heat transferred in one-dimensional systems, using a second Fourier's law, determine the temperature profile and the amount of heat transferred in one-dimensional systems involving heat generation; Analysis of heat transfer equipment, being able to apply knowledge acquired to the selection and design of heat exchangers. Select and design isolation.

BIOT150 - ECTS In Fundaments in Bioprocess the student should develop the ability to solve simple mathematical calculationsin order to quantify the transformation of raw materials into finished products, while also giving importance to consumption or production of energy.Throughout this model, students should acquire the following competencies:- Implement mass and energy balances to operations unit and chemical processes with multiple steps.- Classify and determine sensible heat, latent heats and heats of reaction.- Implement combined mass balance and energy to any process.- Solve problems involving mass and energy balances in non-stationary state

BIOT151 - ECTS

BIOT106 - ECTS The objectives of this CU are:
To be able to use optical, electroanalytical, chromatographic methods, etc.;
To identify advantages and limitations for each technique;
To describe the functioning of each technique devices;
To use these devices knowing the best way of profiting from its potentialities;
Knowing the best technique to use in each situation (expected results and cost);
To identify and apply the preliminary steps that allowed an efficient use of each technique.

BIOT077 - ECTS The curricular unit has the main goal that student acquire knowledge and competences in the thermodynamic area, being these essentials contents for some others curricular units specific for biotechnology area

BIOT154 - ECTS The objective of this curricular unit is to increase the knowledge about the basic functional unit of all living beings – the cell, in terms of its composition, dynamic and functioning.

BIOT088 - ECTS

In this UC is intended that students achieve the following objectives: physical and mathematical understanding of the mechanisms of mass transfer (diffusion and convection); acquisition of solid

knowledge about transport of a component between phases in contact; understanding of the mass transfer resistance and global resistance concepts, to be able to establish macroscopic and microscopic balances of mass, in different geometries, both in steady state or transient regime; application of acquired concepts to simple equipment, developing the skills to solve technology problems.

BIOT155 - ECTS

BIOT156 - ECTS

This curricular unit is based on laboratory experiences representing theoretical concepts acquired in Separation Process IB, Transport Phenomena II, and Molecular and Cellular Biology curricular units.

It is intended that, in this curricular unit, the students acquire the following competencies:

- Plan, implement, develop and optimize experiments in the area of the curricular units that the laboratory work refers.

- Interpreting results of experiments that highlight some of the basic transport phenomena, instrumental methods of analysis and biochemistry.

- Correlate the theoretical models taught, with the proper applicability in the treatment of experimental results.

- Handle material and specific equipment used in carrying out the experiments.

- Assess the importance of the accuracy of the measurements to be made.

- Writing a scientific report clearly and objectively.

BIOT152 - ECTS It is expected that students acquire competences and knowledge in the variety that microbiology represents to the biotechnology field. This is ensured by the combinations of theoretical classes, practical classes and with seminars organized by experts in microbial biotechnology.

BIOT153 - ECTS The curricular unit of Separation Processes IB aims to provide unit operations of separation/purification used in biologic and related industries, providing students with the knowledge to design separation equipment.
Competences of the students:
- Identify the basic principles of the separation processes.
- Choose the most appropriate processes for a given separation.
- Design separation equipment and assess the influence of operating conditions in the separation.

BIOT158 - ECTS 1.Understand the fundamentals of genetic engineering
2.Understanding the potential of biotechnology of plants, animals and microorganisms in genetic engineering

BIOT162 - ECTS The objective of this curricular unit is to transmit to the students the necessary knowledge and skill s to address and perform experimental work and to analyze the final results. This curricular unit allows the students to become familiar with practical applications of the theoretical concepts acquired in the other curricular units that work at the same time.

BIOT159 - ECTS It is expected that students acquire a deep knowledge about the application of microorganisms in various areas with socio-economic benefit to man, particularly in the agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and environmental. The theoretical component is associated with a strong laboratory component, allowing students to contact with current areas of industrial application of microorganisms.

BIOT157 - ECTS

The curricular unit of Separation Process II B aims to equip students with knowledge of membrane separation, adsorption and ion exchange chromatography. At the same time it is intended that students acquire the knowledge to analyze and to scale up the separation equipment.

 

BIOT160 - ECTS The purpose of this curricular unit is in-depth knowledge of the operation mode of the various biological reactors, allowing the study of the mass transfer phenomena and design of agitation systems in fermentation broths. It is thus intended that students acquire knowledge about: the various operation modes of biological reactors and application of mass and energy balances for each type of reactor, the phenomena underlying the mixing and stirring of fermentation broths, sterilization and sizing criteria.

BIOT161 - ECTS

This course is intended for students to acquire knowledge about the multiple potential of microorganisms for biotechnological purposes. The student must know how to manipulate microorganisms, to use them directly or to produce and isolate by-products (eg, enzymes, chemical compounds) with medical-pharmaceutical application, in agricultural production, food technology, and industry. You should also acquire basic knowledge about the improvement of plants and animals.

BIOT164 - ECTS The curricular unit of Environmental Biotechnology aims to present the main forms of environmental pollution in the water, the air and the soil, the characteristics and mechanism of action of microorganisms in the biodegradation of organic and inorganic compounds, provide students with essential knowledge of biotechnological processes applied treatment processes for remediation, treatment and conversion of waste and effluents. It is intended that students develops an overview of the Environmental Biotechnology, exploring its pervasive nature and rapid development of new environmental challenges. It is also intended that the student develops the ability to search for solutions in the preservation of the environment.

BIOT169 - ECTS The fundamental objectives of this curricular unit are the acquisition of competencies by students regarding: Apply generic concepts about equipment selection; Know how to differentiate in some detail the industrial equipment and services essential for the operation of the chemical industries; Know how to process the production, use and distribution of water vapor in a factory; Use the most suitable form of use and production of electric current

BIOT098 - ECTS

BIOT165 - ECTS

The curricular internship is a fundamental tool and opportunity for finalist students to use their acquired knowledge over the course. The student is integrated into a work group in research institutes, biotechnology companies or faculties and it is expected that he develops part of a project and skills, with initiative and critical judgment. In the case of the student chooses a biotechnological project, the main aim is to introduce the initiative and methodic spirit for the accomplishment of a conception project. It is aimed to stimulate the enterprising capacity and create skills for students to be the agents of change anywhere they work. In particular, the project aims to develop the ability to research and solve problems, enhance the synthesis capacity and knowledge integration, leadership and critical spirit.

 

BIOT100 - ECTS Enable the students to implement and manage an integrated Quality, Environmental and Safety management system.
Students competences:
To interpret and apply the ISO standards for Quality, Safety and Environment;
To apply quality, safety and environmental management procedures; 
To identify and characterize the occupational risks in industrial environments;
To define procedures for the industrial licensing.

BIOT163 - ECTS