2007/08 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5125M Food Biotechnology
10 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Professor B Wedzicha
Email: b.l.wedzicha@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2007/08
Pre-requisite qualifications
BSc in a science or engineering subject.Module replaces
FOOD5120MThis module is not approved as an Elective
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 |
| Laboratory | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Lecture | 16 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 76.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Essay: 10 hoursPreparation 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 |
| Essay | Essays - continuous assessment | 10.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Laboratory class work - continuous assessment | 5.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 85.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85.00 | |
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 websiteLast updated: 30/03/2011
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