SayPro Online Course SAQA 1151661723

1.1. Production processes, applications, and economics of various bioprocesses used in industrial biotechnology are explained, illustrated and evaluated (eg. Immobilisation technology, enzyme technology, amino acid production, single cell protein and yeast production, alcohols production, antibiotics production, etc.).

1.2. Concepts and applications of environmental biotechnology are explained, analysed, applied, and evaluated. Concepts may include environmental protection, waste disposal, wastewater treatment, biodegradation and xenobiotic compounds, bioleaching, biosorption, bioremediation of soil and oil spills, etc.

1.3. Techniques for isolation, selection, and maintenance of different types of animal cell culture and their applications are explained and evaluated.

* Molecular diagnostic techniques and their applications are explained and critically examined.

1.4. Techniques for isolation, selection, and maintenance of plant cells and tissues are described, compared, and appraised.

* Agricultural and industrial applications of plant biotechnology are explained, debated and discussed.

1.5. Microbial metabolic pathways and their control systems are detailed and illustrated.

* Techniques for optimising biotechnological processes with respect to analysing and manipulating biochemical parameters are recommended and defended.
1.6. Molecular techniques and their applications are explained, analysed, and assessed.

* Concepts and techniques of genetic engineering are explained, illustrated, and applied.

* Ethics and safety involved in genetic engineering is discussed and debated.

2.1. The research problem is clearly identified, defined, and detailed in the research proposal.

* Relevant literature is accessed, cited, logically composed, and correctly listed.

* Appropriate techniques and methods are selected.

2.2. Appropriate procedures are followed for selecting, sourcing, and ordering of required equipment and materials.
* Experiments are performed and controlled responsibly and ethically.

2.3. Appropriate mathematical and statistical techniques are correctly applied to analyse and synthesise data.

* Inferences, interpretations and conclusions are valid and logical.

2.4. The report complies with acceptable scientific format.

* Information sources are used correctly and appropriately.

* Language and numeracy skills are applied to clearly communicate the research problem, its investigation, the outcome, and the significance of the contribution in relation to existing knowledge in the field.

2.5. Visual aids are prepared and used to clearly communicate findings.

* Oral presentation is audible and comprehensible by an appropriate audience.

3.1. A biotechnology based business idea is presented to an appropriate target population sample for a feasibility study.

* The results of the feasibility study reflect the worth of the idea.

3.2. The motivation for establishing a business is clearly communicated.

* Planning of the business is detailed.

* The budget reflects valid estimation of income, capital expenses, personnel expenses, running expenses, etc.

3.3. New methods and trends are identified, devised, and evaluated and predicted.

3.4. Relevant labour legislation is stated, and its application illustrated.

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:
Written tests
Oral presentations
Research proposals
Research reports

Summative assessment:
Written examinations
Research reports
Oral and visual presentations
Business plans