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15845
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Biotecnologia
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Entry requirements |
Not aplicable.
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Learning outcomes |
This course is intended to make a first approach to the study of different tools for problem solving in science and technology. Special emphasis
will be given to the following topics:
- Methodology and aspects of scientific work;
- Sources of information in science;
- Practical skills in basic laboratory techniques;
- Computational tools.
Students are also expected to make contact with up-to-date topics in different areas of biotechnology. Recent developments, their applications,
societal and economic impacts, and moral and ethical implications will be highlighted.
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Syllabus |
- History and development of biotechnology, its importance and applications.
- Ethical issues in Biotechnology.
- Methodology and aspects of scientific work: Organization. Rules for the preparation of reports and scientific articles. Peer review process.
Analysis of articles.
- Sources of information in science: Databases. Other resources. Search strategies. Evaluation and use of information (citation styles / references,
Mendeley).
- Laboratory Issues: Chemical and biological laboratory safety. Emergency procedures. General rules for weighing and volume measurement.
Significant figures and error propagation.
- Computational tools: Introduction to programming: variables, assignments, types, arithmetic and relational operators. Vectors and matrices.
Programs and subroutines. Selection Instructions. Cycles and vectorization. String manipulation. Data structures. Files Graphics creation. Use of
biological databases.
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Main Bibliography |
- Bases de dados.
- Artigos científicos selecionados.
- Mendeley (https://www.mendeley.com).
- Ceia, C. (2003). Normas para apresentação de trabalhos científicos. 4ª edição, Editorial Presença. Lisboa.
- Frada, J.J.C. (2001). Guia prático para a elaboração e apresentação de trabalhos científicos. 11ª edição, Edições Cosmos. Lisboa.
- Gries, P., Campbell, J., & Montojo, J. (2017). Practical programming: an introduction to computer science using Python 3.6. Pragmatic Bookshelf.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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