Work Placement
Code: 44788 ECTS Credits: 12| Degree | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology | PR | 1 |
Contact
- Name:
- Isabel Corrales Pinart
- Email:
- isabel.corrales@uab.cat
Teaching groups languages
You can view this information at the end of this document.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of English language (level B1 or above)
Objectives and Contextualisation
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 (Competence) Apply the knowledge acquired in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- CA19 (Competence) 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 (Competence) Work in a multidisciplinary team while respecting universal accessibility for all in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- KA17 (Knowledge) Critically identify public and scientific information related to Plant Genomics and Biotechnology and in relation to the scientific and business environment.
- KA18 (Knowledge) Select study methodologies and examples of practical cases in the field of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
- SA32 (Skill) Manage bibliographic information and computer resources in the field of study.
- SA33 (Skill) 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 (Skill) Distinguish the planning stages of R&D&I projects in the fields of Plant Biology, Genomics and Biotechnology.
Content
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.
Activities and Methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Tutorial session | 7 | 0.28 | |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Supervised research activities | 226 | 9.04 | |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Autonomous research activities | 67 | 2.68 |
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.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continous Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description of the organisation/research group, SWOT report and personal opinion | 15% | 0 | 0 | CA06, KA17, SA32, SA33 |
| Student progress report | 35% | 0 | 0 | CA06, CA19, CA21, KA17, KA18, SA32, SA33, SA34 |
| Supervisor report | 50% | 0 | 0 |
The evaluation is based on the supervisor's report (50%), the student's progress report (35%) and Description entity/research group, SWOT report 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.
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
Groups and Languages
Please note that this information is provisional until 30 November 2025. You can check it through this link. To consult the language you will need to enter the CODE of the subject.
| Name | Group | Language | Semester | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (PEXTm) Pràctiques externes i pràcticum (màster) | 1 | English | Undefined | morning-mixed |