Overall objectives:

1 - OBJECTIVES:
1.1 - To allow a first contact with the working environment (in companies, research laboratories, analytical laboratories, state agencies, etc.).
1.2 - Development of capacities for working in team and towards the achievement of pre-set objectives
1.3 - Application of the previous acquired knowledge and skills to solve real problems.
2 - SKILLS TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE STUDENT:
2.1 - Several (in the area of Biochemistry and related sciences).
2.2 - Development of the ability to work in an autonomous way.
2.3 - Development of the capacity of critical thinking.
2.4 - Development of the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to new situations.
2.5 - Development of capacities at the laboratory/professional level.
2.6 - Development of the capacity to search and interpret the scientific information.
2.7 - Development of the ability to design study/experimental strategies, interpret results and communicate those results in written and oral forms.

Syllabus:

1 - This unit corresponds to a supervised period of training in a real working environment (in companies, research laboratories, analytical laboratories, state agencies, etc.). Themes can be varied but should be in the scientific area of Biochemistry or related areas.

Literature/Sources:

vários , O aluno é responsável por fazer uma pesquisa bibliográfica sobre o tema em que está a trabalhar. ,
several , The students will be responsible for their bibliographic research about their specific theme. ,

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
Bibliography search (with computers connected to the internet: B-on, Web of Knowledge) and development of laboratory practice/implementation of procedures in UMa laboratories (Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biology) and equipment therein. The supervised training can take place outside UMa (hospitals, laboratories, industry, etc.). Evaluation: a) Report of the activities of training (50% of the overall assessment of the course) submitted in a written and oral form; jury consisting of three elements (the course coordinator, the supervisor and a professor from the University of Madeira, preferably with experience in the area of the work); b) The continuous assessment of the performance and attitudes of the trainee during the work based on the information of the supervisor (50% of the overall assessment). Approval in the course: attainment of 9.5 (out of 20) in each of the evaluation components. No possibility to repeat the training period in the same academic year.