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Work Placement
Code: 44788Credits: 12
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology | PR | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Isabel Corrales Pinart
- Email :
- isabel.corrales@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of English language (level B1 or above)
Objectives
To introduce the student in the research work in the field of Plant Biology and Biotechnology, in the
professional industrial and / or research environment
Learning outcomes
- CA06 (Apply the knowledge acquired in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.) Apply the knowledge acquired in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- CA19 (Develop a scientific, technical or industrial project in biology, genomics and plant and fungi biotechnology with respect for human and fundamental rights, diversity and democratic values, as well as the principles of universal accessibility and design for all.) Develop a scientific, technical or industrial project in biology, genomics and plant and fungi biotechnology with respect for human and fundamental rights, diversity and democratic values, as well as the principles of universal accessibility and design for all.
- CA21 (Work in a multidisciplinary team while respecting universal accessibility for all in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.) Work in a multidisciplinary team while respecting universal accessibility for all in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- KA17 (Critically identify public and scientific information related to Plant Genomics and Biotechnology and in relation to the scientific and business environment.) Critically identify public and scientific information related to Plant Genomics and Biotechnology and in relation to the scientific and business environment.
- KA18 (Select study methodologies and examples of practical cases in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.) Select study methodologies and examples of practical cases in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- SA32 (Manage bibliographic information and computer resources in the field of study.) Manage bibliographic information and computer resources in the field of study.
- SA33 (Develop feasible research projects in the internship company or institution's real environment, based on an overarching perspective of knowledge acquired in the area of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.) Develop feasible research projects in the internship company or institution's real environment, based on an overarching perspective of knowledge acquired in the area of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- SA34 (Distinguish the planning stages of R&D&I projects in the fields of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.) Distinguish the planning stages of R&D&I projects in the fields of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
Contents
External internships in companies or scientific institutions is a module in which the student joins a research
group of a company or institution making him / her participate in fundamental phases of the R + D + i process
with special emphasis on the selection and learning of Methodology and the presentation and communication
of results.
The research work of the student in a specific project of the company or institution is accompanied by tutorial
sessions and seminars where students with the help of tutors analyze some aspects of organization of
scientific work in the institution / company.
External practices are preferably carried out in the same company or institution in which the Master's Thesis
will be developed.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial session | 7 | 0.28 | CA06 |
| Autonomous research activities | 67 | 2.68 | KA17, KA18, SA32 |
| Supervised research activities | 226 | 9.04 | CA06, CA19, CA21, KA17, KA18, SA33, SA34 |
The student performs research tasks in a specific project of a company or research institution. These tasks are
accompanied by tutorial sessions and seminars where the student guided by the tutor analyses aspects of
organization of research in the institutional or industrial environment.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor report | 50% | 0 | 0 | CA06 |
| Student progress report | 35% | 0 | 0 | CA06, CA19, CA21, KA17, KA18, SA32, SA33, SA34 |
| Description of the organisation/research group, SWOT report and personal opinion | 15% | 0 | 0 | CA06, KA17, SA32, SA33 |
The evaluation is based on the supervisor's report (50%), the student's progress report (35%) and Description and SWOT report of entity/research group and personal opinion (15%).
The progress report is a summary (maximum 4 DINA4 pages containing the objectives, the project outline, the methodology and the relevant bibliography) of the activities carried out during the stay of the External Practicum, with special emphasis on the methodology used and the technical skills acquired, signed by the student and the supervisor.
The Description entity/research group, SWOT report and personal opinion, maximum 2 pages and signed by the student.
In this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not allowed in any of its phases. Any work that includes fragments generated with AI will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may involve a partial or total penalty in the grade of the activity, or major penalties in cases of severity.
Any irregularity committed during an assessment activity (academic misconduct, plagiarism, or improper use of AI, unless such use is expressly authorized in the course syllabus) that may lead to a significant alteration of the grade will result in that activity being graded as 0. If the course syllabus stipulates that obtaining a minimum mark in this assessment is an essential requirement to pass the course, or if multiple irregularities occur in the assessment activities of the same course, the final grade for the course will be 0. Furthermore, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who incurs any of these irregularities.
This subject/module does not provide for the single assessment system.
Bibliography
Scientific articles and reviews specifically addressing the students research project. The student will be
responsible for the search and consultation of the literature necessary to carry out their work. For this, the
student may receive the help of his/her supervisor.
Software
Not applicable
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PEXTm) Pràctiques externes i pràcticum (màster) | 1 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PEXTinternm) Pràctiques externes i pràcticum amb supervisió interna (màster) | 99 | Unknown | Undefined | morning-mixed |