BTEC7003 Professional Presentation in Biotechnology (Biological Science)

This topic comprises two main elements. The first is a major seminar on a research project conducted in the College of Science and Engineering. In addition, students will be required to prepare a detailed self-contained and budgeted research proposal (grant application) consistent with the normal requirements of research granting bodies.

This topic aims to:

• Provide students with the opportunity to prepare and present a seminar on a research project conducted in the School of Biological Sciences in a specialised area of biotechnology. This will extend undergraduate skills in oral scientific communication and give students the opportunity to gain experience in integrating scientific experimental design and background information for an oral presentation format
• Provide students with the opportunity to prepare a written document of the professional scientific standard expected in the workplace. This will extend undergraduate skills in written scientific communication. It will also give students the opportunity to gain experience in integrating specialised biotechnology theory, published experimental data, and budgeting information relevant to carrying out a three year biotechnology research project. This therefore also covers the educational aim of students using self-directed learning to gain specialised knowledge in an area of biotechnology of their choosing

The skills and experience gained in the topic should act as a springboard to a job or to pursue post-graduate study.

1. Demonstrate the ability to use self-directed learning to prepare a detailed self-contained and budgeted research proposal (grant application) consistent with the normal requirements of research granting bodies
2. Present information on experimental design, critical analysis of scientific data management, and advanced technical procedures in succinct scientific oral form
3. Demonstrate skills and experience relevant to obtaining a job or to pursuing postgraduate study in biotechnology