Studieplan /1
Biotechnology for exchange students fall semester
ECTS credits: 30 Qualifications
Only students from our partner institutions are admitted to this Exchange programme, and nomination from your home institution is required.
B2 level of English language is required/strongly recommended in addition to completed course exams comprising at least 60 ECTS credits in mathematics and natural sciences, including a foundation in chemistry and biology.
Class
2018
Courses
Emnekode Emnets navn S.poeng O/V *) Studiepoeng pr. semester
Fall
2KJ231 Biochemistry 10 O 10
2BI251 Molecular Biology 10 O 10
2BT201 Bioprocess technology 15 O 15
2BIO021 Bioethics 5 O
Sum: 35
*) O - Obligatorisk emne, V - Valgbare emne
Emneoversikt
2KJ231 Biochemistry
Course code: 2KJ231 ECTS credits: 10
Semester
Høst
Language
English
Required prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
A candidate having completed the course have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The Candidate has
is able to explain how molecule turnover occurs in the cell
Course content
Three main topics:
building blocks in the cell - nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, fat metabolism in the cell - enzymology, photosynthesis, carbohydrate-, fat-, nitrogen- and nucleic acid-metabolism
processing of information in the cell - replication, transcription and translation
Teaching and working methods
lectures
Coursework requirements
None
Examination
one individual written midterm assignment that counts 30 % individual written examination, 4-hour, that counts 70 % Both parts must be passed to receive a final grade.
The grading system is based on the letters from A-F, where E is the minimum passing grade.
Faculty
Avdeling for lærerutdanning og naturvitenskap
2BI251 Molecular Biology
Course code: 2BI251 ECTS credits: 10 Semester
Høst
Language
English
Required prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: 2BI131 Genetics or similar (completed previously or taken concurrently), and 2KJ231 Biochemistry or similar (completed previously or taken
concurrently).
Learning outcomes
A candidate having completed the course have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The Candidate
can understand the central concepts, principles and analytical methods employed in molecular Biology
Competence
Course content
Introduction to the molecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their viruses, including: mechanisms of DNA replication, repair and transcription; structure of genes and genomes; regulation of gene expression; chromatin structure; epigenetics;
bioinformatics; modern methodology of molecular genetics.
Teaching and working methods
lectures
self-organised colloquia independent study
Coursework requirements
None
Examination
one individual written assignment that counts 30 %
individual written examination, 4-hour final, that counts 70 % Both parts must be passed to receive a final grade.
The grading system is based on the letters from A-F, where E is the minimum passing grade.
Faculty
Avdeling for lærerutdanning og naturvitenskap
2BT201 Bioprocess technology
Course code: 2BT201 ECTS credits: 15
Semester
Høst
Language
English
Required prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites: 2KJ231 Biochemistry or similar (completed previously or taken concurrently).
Learning outcomes
The candidate having completed the have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
The Candidate has
understanding of the underlying principles of bioprocesses related to
fermentation, downstream processing, and enzyme reactors, as well as analytical procedures
Skills
The Candidate has
acquired basic competence in performing experimental procedures with fermentation, adsorption chromatography, tangential filtration and biocatalyst immobilization
Course content
introduction to fundamental bioengineering and biochemical aspects of fermentation and bioreactor use, and purification strategies in downstream processing
experimental design
fermentation: Batch, fed-batch and continuous culture, growth curve and element balances
growth models
reactor operation and control
separation techniques: Membrane filtration and protein chromatography strategy and scale up of separation processes
protein electrophoresis
enzyme technology and immobilization: Immobilization of biocatalysts and the use of enzyme reactors
simple reaction kinetics, mass transport and film theory
Teaching and working methods
lectures
laboratory course
self-guided colloquiums
Coursework requirements
Approved 5 lab reports.
Examination
individual portfolio (includes a mid-term test (2 hours), and two lab reports selected by the instructor), counts 40 %
Individual written examination, 4-hour, counts 60 % Both parts must be passed to receive a final grade.
The grading system is based on the letters from A-F, where E is the minimum passing grade
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology
2BIO021 Bioethics
Course code: 2BIO021 ECTS credits: 5
Semester
Høst
Language
English
Required prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
A student having completed the course have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
The Student
has knowledge of ethic subjects
has knowledge of consequence and risk assessment as well as ethical argumentation
has knowledge of legislation in this area and the major parties and authorities to which the researchers must relate
Skills:
The Student
can identify ethical challenges
can analyze and critically reflect on problems involving animal ethics as well as environmental ethics as related to biotechnological products, and to see them in a larger scientific context
Course content
Ethics and ethical assessments
Risk assessment, legislation as to patenting laws in various countries
The Biotechnology Act and acts concerning the use of animals in research.
Ethical, environmental, legal and social aspects of modern biotechnology Research-based knowledge in the field
Legislation in the field of biotechnology, and information about which relevant major parties and authorities to which researchers must relate
Teaching and working methods
Lectures
Ethical discussions, individual and in groups
Term assignments. Synopses of these assignments are presented by students in short lectures to the instructors and the remaining students
Coursework requirements
Presence at 80% of scheduled classes
Examination
written individual 3-day home exam
The grading system is based on the letters from A-F, where E is the minimum passing grade
