1. General information
Course:
BIOECONOMY AND ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT
Code:
13340
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
4.5
Degree:
341 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
501 - FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Group(s):
40
Year:
4
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ISAAC ASENCIO CEGARRA
- Group(s):
40
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
ICAM/ 0.29
INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA
926051573
isaac.asencio@uclm.es
Monday and Wednesday. From 10:00 to 13:00, on request by mail
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
This course is aimed at providing students with basic training on aspects related to the bioeconomy and business management. In this way, topics related to: economic theory, the structure of the company, its main functional areas, the basic characteristics of the biochemical industry and the main tools available for decision making in a company will be analyzed. Thus, we can consider that one of the main objectives will be to provide the student with knowledge and skills (related to the different functional areas of the company: production, financing and marketing) so that in the development of their future functions in the business activity they can contribute to improve the competitiveness of the company.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| E01 | Express themselves correctly in basic biological, physical, chemical, mathematical and computer terms. |
| E13 | Correct handling of different computer tools |
| E32 | Know how to design and carry out a study and/or project in the area of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, be able to critically analyse the results obtained and write a report containing these results. |
| G05 | Develop those strategies and learning skills necessary to undertake further studies in the area of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and other related areas with a high degree of autonomy. |
| G06 | Acquire skills in the handling of computer programs including access to bibliographic, structural or any other type of databases useful in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. |
| T02 | User-level knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). |
| T03 | A correct oral and written communication |
| T04 | Ethical commitment and professional deontology |
| T05 | Organizational and planning skills |
| T06 | Capacity for design, analysis and synthesis |
| T07 | Ability to address decision making. |
| T08 | Ability to work as a team and, where appropriate, exercise leadership functions, encouraging entrepreneurship |
| T10 | Ability to self-learn and to obtain and manage bibliographic information, including Internet resources |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| In the professional profile "biotechnology", the student is oriented towards professional activity in the business and pharmaceutical fields; he or she also acquires skills to carry out a professional activity in the field of teaching and research. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Description | |
| Know the different competitive strategies that a company can develop. | |
| Train the student for autonomous work and learning, as well as for personal initiative. | |
| Train the student to search for information, its analysis, interpretation, synthesis and transmission. | |
| Train the student to listen and defend arguments orally and in writing. | |
| Know the different managerial functions of a company. | |
| Have the ability to make decisions based on the information that surrounds the organization. | |
| Have knowledge about the formation of supply and demand curves in the market. | |
| Have knowledge about the main objectives of the different functional areas of an organization: finance, production and marketing. | |
| Train the student for teamwork. | |
| Have knowledge about the main objectives of the different functional areas of an organization: finance, production and marketing. | |
| Train the student to solve problems and interpret the results critically. | |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Topic 1. Introduction
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Unit 2: Topic 2. General concepts.
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Unit 2.1: The theory of supply and demand
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Unit 2.2: Elasticity
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Unit 2.3: Efficiency of markets and government policies
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Unit 2.4: The theory of consumer choice
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Unit 3: Topic 3. Basics of macroeconomics
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Unit 3.1: Measuring a nation¿s income
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Unit 3.2: Inflation and unemployment
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Unit 4: Topic 4. Business management
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Unit 4.1: Introduction to business management
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Unit 4.2: The administrative process
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Unit 4.3: Planning
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Unit 4.4: Organization
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Unit 4.5: Integration
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Unit 4.6: Direction and leadership
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Unit 4.7: Evaluation and control
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Unit 4.8: Production management
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Unit 5: Topic 5. Introduction to marketing
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Unit 5.1: Business and marketing strategy
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Unit 6: Topic 6. Introduction to accounting and finance
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E01 G05 T10 | 1.2 | 30 | N | N | Participatory master classes | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E01 E13 G05 G06 T10 | 0.28 | 7 | N | N | Troubleshooting and case studies | |
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E01 | 0.24 | 6 | Y | N | Exhibition of work by students | |
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E01 | 0.02 | 0.5 | Y | N | Two progress tests during the semester | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E01 | 0.06 | 1.5 | Y | Y | Final test of the subject in the ordinary call | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | E01 E13 E32 G06 T10 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | N | Realization of group work for later presentation in class | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E13 G05 G06 T10 | 1.9 | 47.5 | N | N | Test preparation, study of theoretical concepts and problem solving | |
| Total: | 4.5 | 112.5 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 1.8 | Total class time hours: 45 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 2.7 | Total hours of out of class work: 67.5 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 50.00% | 75.00% | A final test will be done. No minimum grade is required. |
| Progress Tests | 20.00% | 0.00% | There will be two progress tests. No minimum grade is required. |
| Theoretical papers assessment | 25.00% | 25.00% | Work done in groups or individually and presented in class. No minimum grade is required. |
| Self Evaluation and Co-evaluation | 5.00% | 0.00% | Co-evaluation of the works. Online activity. No minimum grade is required. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one.
In the qualification of the different sections, the level of development of the transversal and specific competences raised above will be taken into account.
The qualification of each activity, as well as the final, will be numerical from 0 to 10 depending on current legislation.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (50%), in the two progress tests (10% each), in the completion and presentation of the work (25%) and the co-evaluation of the work of the rest of the students (on-line activity). The minimum average grade to pass is 5.
The mode assigned by default to the student will be continuous assessment. Any student may request the change to the non-continuous assessment modality (before the end of the class period) by sending an email to the teacher, provided that they have not completed 50% of the assessable activities. -
Non-continuous evaluation:Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one.
In the qualification of the different sections, the level of development of the transversal and specific competences raised above will be taken into account.
The qualification of each activity, as well as the final, will be numerical from 0 to 10 depending on current legislation.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (75%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). The minimum average grade to pass is 5.
The work and the presentation of the same in this case, may be online.
The mode assigned by default to the student will be continuous assessment. Any student may request the change to the non-continuous assessment modality (before the end of the class period) by sending an email to the teacher, provided that she has not completed 50% of the assessable activities.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one.
In the extraordinary call, an extraordinary final test will be carried out whose value in the qualification will be 75%.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (75%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). The minimum average grade to pass is 5.
Students who have not delivered and presented the theoretical work during the ordinary call, may deliver and present it in the extraordinary call.
At the discretion of the professors, students who have presented the work in the ordinary call may be asked to deliver and present an improved theoretical work.
In the extraordinary call, an extraordinary final test will be carried out whose value in the qualification will be 75%.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (75%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). The minimum average grade to pass is 5.
Students who have not delivered and presented the theoretical work during the ordinary call, may deliver and present it in the extraordinary call.
At the discretion of the professors, students who have presented the work in the ordinary call may be asked to deliver and present an improved theoretical work.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Direct translation of the corresponding section in Spanish. In case of conflict, the Spanish version is the correct one.
In the special call for completion, an extraordinary final test will be carried out whose value in the qualification will be 75%.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (75%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). The minimum average grade to pass is 5.
Students who have not delivered and presented the theoretical work during the ordinary call, may deliver it and present it in the special completion call.
At the discretion of the professors, students who have presented the work in the ordinary call may be asked to deliver and present an improved theoretical work.
In the special call for completion, an extraordinary final test will be carried out whose value in the qualification will be 75%.
The grade for the subject will be calculated taking into account the grade obtained in the final test (75%) and in the completion and presentation of the work (25%). The minimum average grade to pass is 5.
Students who have not delivered and presented the theoretical work during the ordinary call, may deliver it and present it in the special completion call.
At the discretion of the professors, students who have presented the work in the ordinary call may be asked to deliver and present an improved theoretical work.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | .5 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1.5 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 20 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 47.5 |
| Unit 1 (de 6): Topic 1. Introduction | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
| Unit 2 (de 6): Topic 2. General concepts. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 7.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3 |
| Unit 3 (de 6): Topic 3. Basics of macroeconomics | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .5 |
| Unit 4 (de 6): Topic 4. Business management | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Unit 5 (de 6): Topic 5. Introduction to marketing | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.25 |
| Unit 6 (de 6): Topic 6. Introduction to accounting and finance | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.25 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
