Practical Assignment: Molecular Cloning

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• Due1 Mayby23:59
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Molecular Project Practical Report

Molecular cloning: key steps for the production of recombinant DNAs and organisms

Total of 100 marks

Submission deadline: May 1st, 23:59

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Performance ratings:80-100%: HD (Excellent), 60-79%: DI (Good), 50-59%: CR (Credit) ; 50-59%: PA (Pass)

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Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeIntroduction	20PtsOutstandingThe introduction demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic: experimental design and what is expected. Excellent and recent examples of the application of molecular cloning techniques in biotechnological projects with literature references. 10PtsDevelopedThe introduction demonstrates a good understanding of the topic: experimental design and what is expected. The information is most relevant and supported by some primary literature references with clear attribution. Minor omissions or inaccuracies may be present. 5PtsCompetentThe introduction demonstrates an adequate understanding of the topic. The information is mostly relevant but not supported by related literature references. Omissions or inaccuracies are present 0PtsNot satisfactoryThe introduction is very brief and does not demonstrate an understanding of the topic.	20pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeAim	5PtsOutstandingAim demonstrates an advanced and thorough understanding of the topic. 2.5PtsDevelopedThe aim demonstrates an understanding of the topic. 0PtsNot satisfactoryThe aim is unclear or not relevant	5pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeMaterials and Methods	25PtsOutstandingMaterial and methods demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic: Extensive description of key components of molecular cloning used in the project: enzymes, DNAs and techniques 15PtsDevelopedThe interpretation shows a good understanding of the key components of molecular cloning. Contains minor omissions or inaccuracies. 6PtsCompetentNot complete description of used enzymes, DNA and techniques 0PtsNot satisfactoryDoes not demonstrate an understanding of using the roles of enzymes, DNA and techniques.	25pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeResults	15PtsOutstandingAll results were well shown and described. Figures include a descriptive legend demonstrating high-level attention to scientific conventions. 10PtsDevelopedResults were shown and described. Figure legends may be absent demonstrating limited attention to scientific conventions. 5PtsCompetentResults were not well shown and described. Figures and their legends may be absent demonstrating limited attention to scientific conventions. 0PtsNot satisfactoryNot all results were shown and described	15pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeDiscussions	30PtsOutstandingThe interpretation of the experimental data shows a very high level and significant capability to analyse and interpret experimental results. 20PtsDevelopedThe interpretation of the experimental data shows a good ability to analyse and interpret experimental results. Contains minor omissions or inaccuracies but connect to the data. 10PtsCompetentThe interpretation of the experimental data shows a reasonable ability to analyse and interpret experimental results. Results and conclusions contain major omissions or inaccuracies. 0PtsNot satisfactoryThe discussion is very brief and contains major omissions or inaccuracies.	30pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeConclusion	5PtsOutstandingThe interpretation of the experimental data shows a very high level and significant capability to analyse and interpret experimental results.There is convincing evidence of an ability to think critically 2.5PtsDevelopedShows a good ability to analyse and interpret experimental results. Contains minor omissions or inaccuracies but connects to the data. 0PtsNot satisfactoryRepeating the Discussion. Not relevant and contains extensive omissions or inaccuracies.	5pts
Total points:100