Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Life Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with further specialisation by developing current thinking, practice, theory, and methodology in the field of biotechnology. In addition, it will prepare learners for postgraduate study by developing their ability to formulate, undertake, and resolve more complex theoretical and practice-related problems and tasks through the selection and use of appropriate methods and techniques.
Qualified learners will be able to competently perform the following activities: quantitative and qualitative analysis, laboratory production processes, quality assurance, research and development, and judging processes and outcomes to determine and establish appropriate and best possible ways of approaching activities in Biotechnology industries and educational institutions.
Rationale:
The Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology is designed to develop the biotechnology industry practitioners who can independently integrate and apply advanced scientific technical/vocational principles and techniques. This qualification will provide learners with formal tuition and practical hands-on laboratory skills with up-to-date equipment that will enable them to effectively access a number of careers and employment from the onset.
This qualification also serves as a career pathway for graduates to pursue further educational qualifications. They will have broad knowledge and skills of Biotechnology Science and Technology. The emphasis is to ensure that they are prepared for a career in the Biotechnology and related industries.
Outcomes
- Define the principles and terminology associated with disease and immune response and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in general.
- Explain Microbial Biochemistry concepts including growth and control, nutrition, and energy required by microorganisms and this should also include the roles of lipids, nitrogen, amino acids, nucleic acids as well as enzymes.
- Apply the concepts and principles associated with Applied Plant Biotechnology, including plant structure, function, metabolism and Plant-biotechnology principles and methods.
- Apply the concepts and procedures associated with Applied Industrial Biotechnology including cell and enzyme immobilization and the production of various Industrial products via Biotechnology processes.
- Discuss the various Applied Molecular Biology principles and methods and perform the associated methods.
- Apply the concepts and principles of operations and quality management and entrepreneurship to the manufacture of food and related products.
- Apply Research Methodology in the design of a research project.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Describe terminology associated with Immune response and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy: Correctly describe the terminology associated with immune response and antimicrobial chemotherapy in general.
- Apply principles of immune response: Correctly apply principles of immune response.
- Explain antimicrobial Chemotherapy: Explain antimicrobial chemotherapy correctly.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Apply Microbial Biochemistry concepts: Correctly apply microbial biochemistry concepts including growth and control, nutrition, and energy required by microorganisms.
- Describe roles of lipids, nitrogen, amino acids, nucleic acids, and enzymes: Describe the roles of lipids, nitrogen, amino acids, nucleic acids, and enzymes in the growth and control, nutrition, and energy required by microorganisms adequately.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Apply methods related to plant structure, function, and metabolism: Correctly apply methods related to plant structure, function, and metabolism.
- Contextualise and apply concepts and principles: Correctly contextualise and apply associated concepts and principles.
- Describe and apply special modifications in plant organogenesis: Accurately describe and apply special modifications in plant organogenesis.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Demonstrate cell and enzyme immobilization: Demonstrate cell and enzyme immobilization and the value and applications thereof.
- Apply production of various industrial products: Present and correctly apply production of various industrial products via immobilization and transformation techniques.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Apply Applied Molecular Biology principles: Apply various Applied Molecular Biology principles including DNA sequencing as well as cloning and other essential related techniques and methods.
- Interpret and present consequential results: Correctly interpret and present consequential results.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Apply concepts and principles of operations and quality management: Correctly apply the concepts and principles of operations and quality management to the manufacture of food and related products.
- Apply principles of entrepreneurship: Apply the principles of entrepreneurship.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Develop and translate a research concept into a project proposal: Develop and translate a research concept into a project proposal using sound research methodology.
- Present the project proposal effectively: Present the project proposal effectively.
Integrated Assessment:
- Assessment of the learning outcomes of this qualification forms an integral part of the teaching and learning process.
- Each module will include formative assessments, practical assessments, assignments/projects, and summative assessments.
- Assessments will be moderated by an external expert and verified in line with existing policies.
Formative and Summative Assessment:
- Lectured components will be assessed according to the institution's policy.
- Formative assessments will include feedback discussions.
- Final summative assessments will not include feedback to the student.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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