Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Description
Mr. Li Shaoyang Alvin's final year project was looking into the interaction between the biofilm produced by bacteria and the predator. The main goal was to elucidate how the biofilm protects the bacteria from the predator’s catch. The biggest difficulty was the time span. The experiment requiresd Alvin to observe the situation in the petri dish for a consecutive 6 hours. Better time management and more meticulous control were the solutions to the problem. For example, since the experiment required him to observe for 6 hours, then switching those 6 hours to his most energetic period of the day would definitely help. Luckily, this project was eventually awarded by the Royal Society of Biology in the UK, which is also the accreditation institute of his undergraduate program.
Learning outcome/goal
Learning-to-learn
Research and Information Literacy
Critical Thinking and Problem-solving
Adaptability and Flexibility
Accountability and Motivation
Communication and Presentation Skills
Resourcefulness and Adaptability to New Contexts
Award
Top Project Award, the Royal Society of Biology [International competition]
Date
2022-09
Programme
BSc (Hons) Applied Biology with Biotechnology
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Keywords
Applied Biology
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Bacterial Biofilm
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Antibiotic Resistance
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Scientific Research and Laboratory Techniques
;
Healthcare and Medical Research
