Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Biotechnology
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: B4-mb, B4-pt, MBIO2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
Based on previous knowledge obtained from courses, particularly in gene technology, mathematics and microbiology, the course aims to introduce the students to the field of metabolic engineering, discuss tools and strategies used in the field and give the students insight in how the technology can be used in industrial biotechnology.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:
A written examination, a graded oral presentation based on a literature study and a graded lab simulation report and/or presentation.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Metabolic Engineering.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Admission requirements:
Course coordinator: Ed van Niel,
ed.van_niel@tmb.lth.se
Teacher: Magnus Carlquist,
magnus.carlquist@tmb.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.tmb.lth.se
The course contains obligatory sessions: introduction lecture, lab simulation sessions, literature study presentation.
The course is based on independent work. The use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is permitted for self-study but may not be used for examination activities such as laboratory reports, assignments, assignments and exams.