Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology

Knowledge

  • Mention should be made of the socio-economic, environmental and cultural progress of society brought about by research, innovation and technological development in the field of biotechnology. 
  • Describe the mathematical, physical, molecular, cellular and physiological bases of the organization, functioning and integration of living organisms within the framework of their application to biotechnological processes.
  • Describe the basis of bioreactor design and operation.
  • To identify analytical methodologies for the assay of the biological activity of cellular components, especially enzymes, in vivo and in vitro.
  • To identify the genetic, physiological and metabolic properties of microorganisms with potential application in biotechnological processes and the possibilities of manipulating microorganisms.
  • Describe the strategies for the production and improvement of products from different production sectors by biotechnological methods, demonstrating an integrated vision of the R+D+I process.

Skills

  • To apply computer resources for communication, information search and data processing in the field of biotechnology.
  • Critically analyse experimental results in the field of biotechnology.
  • Apply the fundamentals of mathematics, physics and chemistry necessary in the development of a biotechnological process.
  • Apply the main techniques associated with the use of biological systems.
  • Apply the general safety and operating standards of a laboratory and the specific regulations for the handling of different biological systems.
  • Interpret the legislation that regulates intellectual property in the field of knowledge and application of Biotechnology. 

Competences

  • To act in the development of biotechnological projects with ethical responsibility and with respect for fundamental rights and duties, diversity and democratic values, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Assess inequalities based on sex/gender in the field of biotechnology.
  • To design experiments that allow solving specific problems in the field of biotechnology.
  • Work in multidisciplinary teams in the field of biotechnology, developing personal values in terms of interpersonal relationships and group work.
  • Propose strategies for the production and improvement of products from different production sectors by biotechnological methods, demonstrating an integrated vision of the R+D+I process.
  • Assess the relevance of transport phenomena and matter and energy balances in bioprocesses, and apply models to estimate the parameters that characterise them.