Aim

• to give an introduction to biotechnology and bioprocessing.

• to give information about biotechnological, food and pharmaceutical industry as well as current research.

• to introduce project work and group based learning.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• have a basic understanding of biotechnological production methods

• be able to describe the role of enzymes and microorganisms in a biotechnological process

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to draw simple flow schemes for biotechnological processes

• be able to use computers, write reports, do oral presentations and to work in a project group

• be able to estimate and discuss environmental aspects of a biotechnological process

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to retrieve inforamtion from text books and scientific articles related to a biotechnological process

• be able to formulate and discuss questions concerning sustainable development in relation to production of biotechnological products such as food and pharmaceutical as well as other products

Contents

• project: raw materials, reactors, reactions, products, energy, environment and sustainable biotechnological production.

• site visits

Literature
Sandkvist, Carin, Att skriva tekniska och vetenskapliga rapporter, anvisningar för Kemiteknikprogrammet och Bioteknikprogrammet, 2001.