Course syllabus

Bioteknik, projekt
Biotechnology, Project

KBTA01, 7 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: B1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

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

Competences and skills
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

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

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Written reports, oral presentation, compulsory fire safety training.

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KKKA01, KKKA05

Sandkvist, Carin: Att skriv tekniska och vetenskapliga rapporter, Anvisningar för Kemiteknikprogrammet och Bioteknikprogrammet. 2001.