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Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology

Basic chemistry9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

QuímicaQuímicaChemistry  (3103G02070)

The chemical elements: Atomic structure basics.The atomic core and isotopes.Nuclear stability: radioactivity.Periodic table.Types of chemical link.Covalent linkage and molecular geometry.Molecular orbital theory.Coordination compounds.Coordination bonds.Intermolecular forces and states of aggregation.Gases.Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium.Equilibria in dissolution.Ideal solutions and colligative properties.Equilibria of proton transfer.Buffer solutions.Calculation of pH.Complex formation equilibriumPrecipitation equilibriumOxidation-reduction reactionsElectrochemical batteries.Chemical kinetics: Formal chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms.Fundamentals of organic chemistry

 Bbasic 9.00 BT 2second semester

Basic biology12.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Biologia fonamentalBiología fundamentalFundamentals of biology  (3103G00079)

Molecular bases of the living beings.Structure, organisation and development of the living beings at molecular and cell level.Functional aspects of the procaryotic cells and eucariotes.Cell division and mechanisms of the inheritance.Origin and evolution of cells.Archaeans, bacteria and eukaryotes.

 Bbasic 6.00 BT 2second semester

Biodiversitat i fisiologiaBiodiversidad y fisiologíaBiodiversity and physiology  (3103G02071)

Biodiversity, evolution and phylogeny.Structure, organisation and development of eukaryote diversity.Functional aspects of living beings at a supracell level.Basics of plant, animal and human physiology.Functional adaptations.The organisation of populations and ecosystems.

 Bbasic 6.00 BT 2second semester

Basic Mathematics9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

MatemàtiquesMatemáticasMathematics  (3103G00085)

Functions of one and several variables.First-order ordinary differential equations.Second order linear differential equations.Linear equation matrices and systems.Vectors and values typical of a matrix.Matricial models.

 Bbasic 9.00 BT Aannual

Basic physics6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

FísicaFísicaPhysics  (3103G00081)

Vectorial analysis.Kinematics and dynamics.Gravitation.Work and energy.Quantity of movement.Shocks.Solid dynamics.Fluids: Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.Electricity: electrostatic.Magnetism: magnetic field, magnetic induction, magnetism in matter.Waves.Equation of waves.Physical optics: polarization, interference and diffraction.Linear optics.Lenses.Radioactivity.Radioactive materials.

 Bbasic 6.00 BT 2second semester

Basic instrumental materials24.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Tècniques científiques integrades 1Técnicas científicas integradas 1Integrated scientific techniques 1  (3103G00082)

The scientific method?c: observation and experimentation, approach and validation of hypotheses.Knowledge of the methodologies and basic techniques of experimental work (chemical, biological and geological).Safety and waste management.Basic experiment and sample design.Procedures for collection and basic treatment of experimental and observational data.Presentation of data and results.Sources of scientificinformation.How to generate reports.

 Bbasic 6.00 BT 2second semester

Tècniques científiques integrades 2Técnicas científicas integradas 2Integrated scientific techniques 2  (3103G00083)

Experimental work in the laboratory and the field through the resolution of practical cases.Sample collection, use of materials and instruments, application of basic techniques, identification of species.Acquisition of work and protection habits.Annotation, treatment, elaboration and presentation of data and results.Scientific information research.Writing reports.

 Bbasic 6.00 BT Aannual

Estadística aplicadaEstadística aplicadaApplied statistics  (3103G00084)

Design and planning of a statistical study.Techniques to obtain data.Univariate exploratory statistical data analysis.Bivariate exploratory statistical data analysis.The theory of probability.Statistical inference (Z, t, Chi, F).Experiments with one and more factors.Models of simple linear regression.

 Bbasic 6.00 BT 2second semester

Tècniques científiques integrades 3Técnicas científicas integradas 3Integrated scientific techniques 3  (3103G02072)

Introduction to experimental design, information research.Sample and experimental data collection.Understanding basic instrumentation and materials.Introduction to the basic techniques and methodologies of field and laboratory studies and analysis.Acquisition of work and protection habits in experimental work.Exploratory data analysis.Reports and dissertation preparation.

 Bbasic 6.00 BT Aannual

Biochemistry9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

BioquímicaBioquímicaBiochemistry  (3103G00086)

The structure and function of biomolecules.Catalysis and controlling biochemical reactions.Bioenergetics.Metabolism.Genetic information.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 1first semester

Pràctiques de bioquímicaPrácticas de bioquímicaBiochemistry practical lessons  (3103G00087)

Basic methodologies in biochemistry.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 1first semester

Molecular Biology and DNA Recombination Techniques9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Biologia molecular i tècniques de DNA recombinantBiología molecular y técnicas de DNA recombinanteMolecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques  (3103G00097)

Genome structure.Regulation of gene expression.Maturation, type and functions of RNA.Techniques for the study and modification of nucleic acids.MutagenesisRecombinant DNA techniques and expression of recombinant proteins.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
F 1first semester

Pràctiques de DNA recombinantPrácticas de DNA recombinantePractical course of DNA recombinant  (3103G02073)

Regulation of gene expression.Techniques for the study and modification of nucleic acids.MutagenesisRecombinant DNA techniques.Recombinant proteins expression and purification.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 2second semester

Biochemical Engineering9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Enginyeria bioquímicaIngeniería bioquímicaBiochemical engineering  (3103G02074)

Transport phenomena.Balances of matter and energy.Description of the main separation operations. Practical applications.Applying material balances in experimental installations.Experimental study on transporting material between phases.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 1first semester

Pràctiques d'enginyeria bioquímicaPrácticas de ingeniería bioquímicaLaboratory of biochemical engineering  (3103G02075)

Transport phenomena.Balances of matter and energy.Description of the main separation operations.Practical applications.Applying material balances in experimental installations.Experimental study on transporting material between phases.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 1first semester

Foundations of Biology for Biotechnology 24.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Citologia i histologiaCitología e HistologíaCytology and histology  (3103G00088)

The cell: structure and function.Cell differentiation.Animal tissues.Plant tissues.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 1first semester

MicrobiologiaMicrobiologíaMicrobiology  (3103G00091)

The world of microorganisms.The structure and functioning of prokaryotes.Bacterial genetics and metabolisms.Introduction to virology.A general view of prokaryote diversity.Foundations of microbial ecology, applied microbiology, microbial biotechnology and clinical microbiology

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 2second semester

GenèticaGenéticaGenetics  (3103G00092)

Nature, organisation, function and transmission of hereditary material.Recombination and genetic analysis.Changes in hereditary material.Regulation of gene expression.Genetic principles of populations, evolutionary genetics and human genetics.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 2second semester

Pràctiques integrades de citologia i histologia, microbiologia i genèticaPrácticas integradas de citología e histología, microbiología y genéticaIntegrated practices of cytology and histology, microbiology and genetics  (3103G02076)

Introduction to the structural and functional complexity of living organisms.Basic properties, energy maintenance, reproduction and development.Basic techniques and methodologies for studying the structure and function of living organisms.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT Aannual

Foundations of Chemistry for Biotechnology9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Química dels compostos orgànicsQuímica de los compuestos orgánicosChemistry of organic compounds   (3103G00094)

Structure and properties of organic compounds.Isomerism and stereoisomerism.Reactivity.Mechanisms of organic reactions.Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatics.Halogenated derivatives.Alcohols, ethers and phenols.Nitrogenous compounds.Aldehydes and ketones.Carboxylic acids and derivatives.Difunctional compounds.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 2second semester

Termodinàmica bàsicaTermodinámica básicaBasics of thermodynamics  (3103G02077)

Basic thermodynamics.General foundations of chemical thermodynamics.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 1first semester

Genetic Modification of Organisms6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Modificació genètica d'organismesModificación genética de organismosGenetic modification of organisms  (3103G02078)

Genetic modification in the post-genomic era.Inducible systems.Cloning without restriction enzymes.Directed insertion of genes.Large scale mutagenesis.Transcriptomics.Proteomics.Some applications of genetic modification in plants and animals.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Pràctiques de modificació genètica d'organismesPrácticas de modificación genética de organismosPractices of gene modification of organisms  (3103G02079)

Basic methodology for genetic modification.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 1first semester

Biotechnological Processes, Products and Projects9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Processos, productes i projectes biotecnològicsProcesos, productos y proyectos biotecnológicosProcesses, products and biotechnology projects  (3103G02080)

1.Control of bioprocesses.Objectives.Elements.2.Instrumentation.3.Separation operations.Type, classification, design.4.Integrating operations

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 1first semester

Pràctiques de processos, productes i projectes biotecnològics Prácticas de procesos, productos y proyectos biotecnológicosPractices of processes, products and biotechnology projects  (3103G02081)

1.Control of bioprocesses.Objectives.Elements.2.Instrumentation.3.Separation operations.Type, classification, design.4.Integrating operations

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Quantitative Instrumental Methods9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Mètodes instrumentals quantitatiusMétodos instrumentales cuantitativosQuantitative instrumental methods  (3103G02082)

Analysing and quantifying biomolecules.Chromatographic methods.Electrophoretic methods.Basics of fluorescence, chemiluminescence and radioactivity.Methods of structurally determining biomolecules.Immunological techniques.Application of instrumental laboratory techniques and methods.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 1first semester

Pràctiques de mètodes instrumentals quantitatiusPrácticas de métodos instrumentales cuantitativosPractical course of quantitative instrumental methods  (3103G02083)

Application of instrumental laboratory techniques and analysis methods.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 1first semester

Bioenergetics and Metabolism9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Bioenergètica i metabolismeBioenergética y metabolismoBioenergetics and metabolism  (3103G02084)

Physical and chemical properties of membranes.Diffusion and transport.Transport of electrons and ATP synthesis.Electrophysiology: membrane potentials and ionic flows.Anabolism and catabolism of biomolecules.Secondary metabolism regulation.Biosynthesis and the degradation of biomolecules and their regulation.Cell signalling.Regulation of cell functioning for extracellular signals.Methodologies and techniques applied to metabolism studies

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Pràctiques de bioenergètica i metabolismePrácticas de bioenergética y metabolismoPractical course of bioenergetics and metabolism  (3103G02085)

Energetic metabolism.Regulation of cell functioning for extracellular signals.Cell signalling.Methodologies and techniques applied to metabolism and signal transduction pathway studies.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Engineering of Bioreactors9.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Enginyeria de bioreactorsIngeniería de biorreactoresBioreactors engineering  (3103G02086)

Transport and surface phenomena.Basic equations for designing ideal reactors.Types and design of bioreactors.Confined and immobilised biocatalysts.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 1first semester

Cinètica química Cinética química Chemical kinetics   (3103G02087)

Transport and surface phenomena.Chemical kinetics: formal and molecular kinetics.Mechanisms.Catalysis.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 1first semester

Bio computer science6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Bioinformàtica aplicadaBioinformática aplicadaApplied Bioinformatics  (3103G00098)

Bioinformatic tools via web.Access to biological databases.Molecular phylogeny.Gene identification.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Fonaments de bioinformàticaFundamentos de bioinformáticaBasis of bioinformatics  (3103G00099)

Basic concepts.Biological databases.Comparison of sequences.Structural bioinformatics.‘Omics’ analysis

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Social and Economic Aspects of Biotechnology6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Economia i gestió d'empresesEconomía y gestión de empresasEconomics and Management  (3103G00125)

Introduction to economics and business managementBio-economy.Patents.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 2second semester

Aspectes socials i legals de la biotecnologiaAspectos sociales y legales de la biotecnologíaLegal and social issues of biotechnology  (3103G02088)

Bioethics, regulations and legislation.Biosafety and risks.Communication and social impact.

 OBCompulsory 3.00 BT 2second semester

Integrated Practicals6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Pràctiques integradesPrácticas integradasIntegrated practices  (3103G02089)

Application of the production and characterisation of a biotechnological product on a laboratory scale.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester

Projects6.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

ProjectesProyectosProjects  (3103G02090)

Project: definition and objectives.Origin and classification of projects.Stages, organisation, documentation and legal aspects of a project.Project direction and management.Basic principles.Market study.Supply and demand analysis.Market prospect techniques.Project size: economies of scale and optimization.Location: location evaluation methods.Project investments.Concepts and estimate methods.Production expenses: manufacture and management.Distribution of expenses.Economic evaluation of projects.Risk and sensitivity analysis.Project drafting and presentation.

 OBCompulsory 6.00 BT 2second semester

Bachelor's thesis12.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Treball de fi de grauTrabajo de fin de gradoBachelor thesis  (3103G02098)

Creative integration of knowledge and practical skills in order to solve a problem real científico.Structuring of a solid defence of the personal points of view basing themselves on well founded scientific knowledge.Presentation of the work carried out.

 OBCompulsory 12.00 EF 1first semester
EJ Aannual
ITSELF Aannual
F 1first semester
J Aannual
S Aannual

Two of the following requirements must be met

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Enginyeria de proteïnesIngeniería de proteinasProtein Engineering  (3103G02091)

Protein design.General tools for protein engineering.De novo protein design and redesigning natural proteins.Applications of protein engineering.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Fàrmacs biotecnològicsFármacos biotecnológicosBiotechnological drugs  (3103G02092)

Design and production of biotechnological drugs.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Cultius cel·lularsCultivos celularesCell cultures  (3103G02093)

Cell culture techniques, principles and applications.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Teràpia gènica i cel·lularTerapia génica y celularGene and cell therapy  (3103G02094)

Introduction to gene and cell therapy.Cell targets.Viral vectors.Methods for liberating therapeutic genes and the cell barriers involved.Clinical applications of gene and cell therapy.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

BioremediacióBioremediacionBioremediation  (3103G02095)

Biodegradation of natural and bioremediation compounds.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Genètica aplicadaGenética aplicadaApplied genetics  (3103G00105)

Definition of molecular scoreboard.Type of scoreboards and detection.Genotyping techniques.From phenotypes to genes: genetic maps, QTLs and association studies.Forensic genetics and traceability.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia animalBiotecnología animalAnimal Biotechnology   (3103G00106)

Applications of the animal biotechnology for the stockbreeding and fishing and the production of other products of interest.Genetic improvement.Applications for research and animal health.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia vegetalBiotecnología vegetalPlant Biotechnology   (3103G00107)

Biotechnology and the genetic improvement of plants.Biotechnological applications of flowering.Biofuels.Agronomic improvement.Golden rice.Drug production.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia alimentàriaBiotecnología alimentariaFood Biotechnology   (3103G00108)

Applications of biotechnology to the development of food.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia de la reproduccióBiotecnología de la reproducciónBiotechnology of reproduction  (3103G00109)

Techniques for improving fertilization, production and animal health.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Fisiologia bacterianaFisiología bacterianaBacterial physiology  (3103G00100)

Functioning of the bacterial cell.Analysis of internal and external structures.Behaviour and adaptation of the bacterial cell in response to external conditions.Application of new study methodologies.Metabolic models.Regulation mechanisms.Molecular signalling mechanisms

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

GenòmicaGenómicaGenomics  (3103G00101)

Organisation of DNA and the chromosome.Sequencing and resequencing techniques.Elements and structure of the genome.DNA coding and non-coding.Genome types and databases.Applications of genomics: comparison of genomes.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

ImmunologiaInmunologíaImmunology  (3103G00102)

Cell and molecular bases of the immune response

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

VirologiaVirologíaVirology  (3103G00103)

Structure and composition of viral particles.Origin and phylogeny.Viral cycle and lytic lysogenic regulation.Ecology and viral pathogenesis.Diagnosis, prophylaxes and therapeutics.Virus cultivation and quantification methods.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

NeurobiologiaNeurobiologíaNeurobiology  (3103G00104)

Cellular and molecular bases of the function of the nervous system.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Disseny biomolecularDiseño biomolecularBiomolecular design  (3103G00130)

Biomolecular moulding.Computational chemistry.Computational techniques for the design of drugs and enzymes.Structure-activity relation of molecules of pharmacological interest.Packages of quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics.Applied molecular science.

 OPoptional 3.00 RA 1first semester

BioanàlisiBioanálisisBioanalysis  (3103G00131)

Rules and models of quality and principles of the good laboratory practices.Recovery of biotechnological products

 OPoptional 3.00 EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Recuperació de productesRecuperación de productosDowstream processing  (3103G00132)

Recovery of biotechnological products.Design of strategies and units of operation

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

NanotecnologiaNanotecnologíaNanotecnology  (3103G00133)

Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology.Nanomaterials.Characterisation of nanomaterials.Nanomanufacture.Nanolithography.Nanomedicine.Administration of drugs through nanoparticles.Design of drug liberation systems.Nanoparticles in diagnosis.The applications of nanotechnology in medical research.The biosensors.Applications of nano-biosensors.Miniaturised devices in nano-biotechnology.Lab-on-a-chip conceptApplication of nano-biotechnology in environmental protection and the food industry.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Gestió i control de la qualitatGestión y control de la calidadQuality assurance and control  (3103G00134)

General concepts of quality management.Quality systems in the laboratory (ISO 9001:2008, ISO/IEC 17025:2005, BPL).Quality system documentation.Uncertainty.Quality control and assurance.Intercomparison exercises.Validation.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Química verdaQuímica verdeGreen chemistry  (3103G00135)

Introduction to green chemistry: the 12 principles.Identification and assessment of toxic chemical products.Alternative solvents.Renewable raw materials.Design of reactions and efficiency: atom economy, energy efficiency and use of catalysts.Waste minimisation.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Simulació i control de processosSimulación y control de procesosSimulation and process control  (3103G02096)

Control of processes

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

One of the following requirements must be met

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Pràctiques en empresaPrácticas en empresaProfessional experience  (3103G02097)

Carry out supervised practicals as part of a project.Collaboration and involvement in business or institutional tasks that the student is entrusted to carry out by the tutor and company or institution where they do their work placement.The period of guided learning in a company is governed by a company work placement agreement signed by the university and each of the companies and institutions where the work placements are carried out.

 OPoptional 6.00 F 1first semester
J Aannual
S Aannual

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Fisiologia bacterianaFisiología bacterianaBacterial physiology  (3103G00100)

Functioning of the bacterial cell.Analysis of internal and external structures.Behaviour and adaptation of the bacterial cell in response to external conditions.Application of new study methodologies.Metabolic models.Regulation mechanisms.Molecular signalling mechanisms

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

GenòmicaGenómicaGenomics  (3103G00101)

Organisation of DNA and the chromosome.Sequencing and resequencing techniques.Elements and structure of the genome.DNA coding and non-coding.Genome types and databases.Applications of genomics: comparison of genomes.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

ImmunologiaInmunologíaImmunology  (3103G00102)

Cell and molecular bases of the immune response

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

VirologiaVirologíaVirology  (3103G00103)

Structure and composition of viral particles.Origin and phylogeny.Viral cycle and lytic lysogenic regulation.Ecology and viral pathogenesis.Diagnosis, prophylaxes and therapeutics.Virus cultivation and quantification methods.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

NeurobiologiaNeurobiologíaNeurobiology  (3103G00104)

Cellular and molecular bases of the function of the nervous system.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Genètica aplicadaGenética aplicadaApplied genetics  (3103G00105)

Definition of molecular scoreboard.Type of scoreboards and detection.Genotyping techniques.From phenotypes to genes: genetic maps, QTLs and association studies.Forensic genetics and traceability.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia animalBiotecnología animalAnimal Biotechnology   (3103G00106)

Applications of the animal biotechnology for the stockbreeding and fishing and the production of other products of interest.Genetic improvement.Applications for research and animal health.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia vegetalBiotecnología vegetalPlant Biotechnology   (3103G00107)

Biotechnology and the genetic improvement of plants.Biotechnological applications of flowering.Biofuels.Agronomic improvement.Golden rice.Drug production.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia alimentàriaBiotecnología alimentariaFood Biotechnology   (3103G00108)

Applications of biotechnology to the development of food.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia de la reproduccióBiotecnología de la reproducciónBiotechnology of reproduction  (3103G00109)

Techniques for improving fertilization, production and animal health.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Introducció a la professionalitzacióIntroducción a la profesionalizaciónIntroduction to professionalization   (3103G00126)

Professional guidance.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Disseny biomolecularDiseño biomolecularBiomolecular design  (3103G00130)

Biomolecular moulding.Computational chemistry.Computational techniques for the design of drugs and enzymes.Structure-activity relation of molecules of pharmacological interest.Packages of quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics.Applied molecular science.

 OPoptional 3.00 RA 1first semester

BioanàlisiBioanálisisBioanalysis  (3103G00131)

Rules and models of quality and principles of the good laboratory practices.Recovery of biotechnological products

 OPoptional 3.00 EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Recuperació de productesRecuperación de productosDowstream processing  (3103G00132)

Recovery of biotechnological products.Design of strategies and units of operation

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

NanotecnologiaNanotecnologíaNanotecnology  (3103G00133)

Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology.Nanomaterials.Characterisation of nanomaterials.Nanomanufacture.Nanolithography.Nanomedicine.Administration of drugs through nanoparticles.Design of drug liberation systems.Nanoparticles in diagnosis.The applications of nanotechnology in medical research.The biosensors.Applications of nano-biosensors.Miniaturised devices in nano-biotechnology.Lab-on-a-chip conceptApplication of nano-biotechnology in environmental protection and the food industry.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Gestió i control de la qualitatGestión y control de la calidadQuality assurance and control  (3103G00134)

General concepts of quality management.Quality systems in the laboratory (ISO 9001:2008, ISO/IEC 17025:2005, BPL).Quality system documentation.Uncertainty.Quality control and assurance.Intercomparison exercises.Validation.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Química verdaQuímica verdeGreen chemistry  (3103G00135)

Introduction to green chemistry: the 12 principles.Identification and assessment of toxic chemical products.Alternative solvents.Renewable raw materials.Design of reactions and efficiency: atom economy, energy efficiency and use of catalysts.Waste minimisation.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Enginyeria de proteïnesIngeniería de proteinasProtein Engineering  (3103G02091)

Protein design.General tools for protein engineering.De novo protein design and redesigning natural proteins.Applications of protein engineering.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Fàrmacs biotecnològicsFármacos biotecnológicosBiotechnological drugs  (3103G02092)

Design and production of biotechnological drugs.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Cultius cel·lularsCultivos celularesCell cultures  (3103G02093)

Cell culture techniques, principles and applications.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Teràpia gènica i cel·lularTerapia génica y celularGene and cell therapy  (3103G02094)

Introduction to gene and cell therapy.Cell targets.Viral vectors.Methods for liberating therapeutic genes and the cell barriers involved.Clinical applications of gene and cell therapy.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

BioremediacióBioremediacionBioremediation  (3103G02095)

Biodegradation of natural and bioremediation compounds.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Simulació i control de processosSimulación y control de procesosSimulation and process control  (3103G02096)

Control of processes

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Optional modules + Academic Recognition42.00 credits

Name of the subject and description Type Credits Group Duration

Enginyeria de proteïnesIngeniería de proteinasProtein Engineering  (3103G02091)

Protein design.General tools for protein engineering.De novo protein design and redesigning natural proteins.Applications of protein engineering.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Fàrmacs biotecnològicsFármacos biotecnológicosBiotechnological drugs  (3103G02092)

Design and production of biotechnological drugs.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Cultius cel·lularsCultivos celularesCell cultures  (3103G02093)

Cell culture techniques, principles and applications.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester

Teràpia gènica i cel·lularTerapia génica y celularGene and cell therapy  (3103G02094)

Introduction to gene and cell therapy.Cell targets.Viral vectors.Methods for liberating therapeutic genes and the cell barriers involved.Clinical applications of gene and cell therapy.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

BioremediacióBioremediacionBioremediation  (3103G02095)

Biodegradation of natural and bioremediation compounds.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Genètica aplicadaGenética aplicadaApplied genetics  (3103G00105)

Definition of molecular scoreboard.Type of scoreboards and detection.Genotyping techniques.From phenotypes to genes: genetic maps, QTLs and association studies.Forensic genetics and traceability.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia animalBiotecnología animalAnimal Biotechnology   (3103G00106)

Applications of the animal biotechnology for the stockbreeding and fishing and the production of other products of interest.Genetic improvement.Applications for research and animal health.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia vegetalBiotecnología vegetalPlant Biotechnology   (3103G00107)

Biotechnology and the genetic improvement of plants.Biotechnological applications of flowering.Biofuels.Agronomic improvement.Golden rice.Drug production.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia alimentàriaBiotecnología alimentariaFood Biotechnology   (3103G00108)

Applications of biotechnology to the development of food.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 1first semester
SJ 2second semester

Biotecnologia de la reproduccióBiotecnología de la reproducciónBiotechnology of reproduction  (3103G00109)

Techniques for improving fertilization, production and animal health.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 1first semester
EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Fisiologia bacterianaFisiología bacterianaBacterial physiology  (3103G00100)

Functioning of the bacterial cell.Analysis of internal and external structures.Behaviour and adaptation of the bacterial cell in response to external conditions.Application of new study methodologies.Metabolic models.Regulation mechanisms.Molecular signalling mechanisms

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EJ 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

GenòmicaGenómicaGenomics  (3103G00101)

Organisation of DNA and the chromosome.Sequencing and resequencing techniques.Elements and structure of the genome.DNA coding and non-coding.Genome types and databases.Applications of genomics: comparison of genomes.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

ImmunologiaInmunologíaImmunology  (3103G00102)

Cell and molecular bases of the immune response

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

VirologiaVirologíaVirology  (3103G00103)

Structure and composition of viral particles.Origin and phylogeny.Viral cycle and lytic lysogenic regulation.Ecology and viral pathogenesis.Diagnosis, prophylaxes and therapeutics.Virus cultivation and quantification methods.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
F 1first semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

NeurobiologiaNeurobiologíaNeurobiology  (3103G00104)

Cellular and molecular bases of the function of the nervous system.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
EF 1first semester
EJ 2second semester
RA 2second semester
SJ 2second semester

Disseny biomolecularDiseño biomolecularBiomolecular design  (3103G00130)

Biomolecular moulding.Computational chemistry.Computational techniques for the design of drugs and enzymes.Structure-activity relation of molecules of pharmacological interest.Packages of quantum chemistry, molecular mechanics and molecular dynamics.Applied molecular science.

 OPoptional 3.00 RA 1first semester

BioanàlisiBioanálisisBioanalysis  (3103G00131)

Rules and models of quality and principles of the good laboratory practices.Recovery of biotechnological products

 OPoptional 3.00 EF 1first semester
RA 1first semester

Recuperació de productesRecuperación de productosDowstream processing  (3103G00132)

Recovery of biotechnological products.Design of strategies and units of operation

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

NanotecnologiaNanotecnologíaNanotecnology  (3103G00133)

Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology.Nanomaterials.Characterisation of nanomaterials.Nanomanufacture.Nanolithography.Nanomedicine.Administration of drugs through nanoparticles.Design of drug liberation systems.Nanoparticles in diagnosis.The applications of nanotechnology in medical research.The biosensors.Applications of nano-biosensors.Miniaturised devices in nano-biotechnology.Lab-on-a-chip conceptApplication of nano-biotechnology in environmental protection and the food industry.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Gestió i control de la qualitatGestión y control de la calidadQuality assurance and control  (3103G00134)

General concepts of quality management.Quality systems in the laboratory (ISO 9001:2008, ISO/IEC 17025:2005, BPL).Quality system documentation.Uncertainty.Quality control and assurance.Intercomparison exercises.Validation.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Química verdaQuímica verdeGreen chemistry  (3103G00135)

Introduction to green chemistry: the 12 principles.Identification and assessment of toxic chemical products.Alternative solvents.Renewable raw materials.Design of reactions and efficiency: atom economy, energy efficiency and use of catalysts.Waste minimisation.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Simulació i control de processosSimulación y control de procesosSimulation and process control  (3103G02096)

Control of processes

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Pràctiques en empresaPrácticas en empresaProfessional experience  (3103G02097)

Carry out supervised practicals as part of a project.Collaboration and involvement in business or institutional tasks that the student is entrusted to carry out by the tutor and company or institution where they do their work placement.The period of guided learning in a company is governed by a company work placement agreement signed by the university and each of the companies and institutions where the work placements are carried out.

 OPoptional 6.00 F 1first semester
J Aannual
S Aannual

Introducció a la professionalitzacióIntroducción a la profesionalizaciónIntroduction to professionalization   (3103G00126)

Professional guidance.

 OPoptional 3.00 BT 2second semester
RA 2second semester

Language requirement

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* Level B2 - English
* Level B2 - French
* Level B2 - Italian
* Level C1 - German
* Level C1 - English
* Level C1 - French
* Level C1 - Italian
* Level C2 - German
* Level C2 - English
* Level C2 - French
* Level C2 - Italian
* Level C1.1 - English
* Level C1.1 - French
* Level C1.1 - German
* English third-language requirement
* French third-language requirement
* Italian third-language requirement
* German third-language requirement

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