Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2020-03-27
Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: B1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
to give an introduction to biotechnology
to give basic knowledge about proteins, enzymes and genes
to describe the possibilities of modern gene technology
to introduce some future subjects within the study program
to give information about the biotech industry as well as current research at LTH
to introduce laboratory work and project work.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
be able to describe biotechnological production methods
be able to describe the role of enzymes and microorganisms in a biotechnological process
be able to describe the structure of proteins and its importance for function
be able to decribe the human immune system and applications based upon its components
be able to decribe how foods are used within biotechnology
be able to describe and explain the way enzymes work
be able to describe the structure of genes and their expression.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
be able to calculate basic enzymekinetics
be able to do oral presentations and to work in a group
be able to perform a basic laboratory work (within biotechnology).
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
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 bioproducts
be able to discuss ethical, environmental and societal aspects within biotechnology.
Protein structure and function. Enzyme function and properties. Gene structure and function and protein synthesis. Gene technology. Immunology. Food and food technology. Future subjects within the study program is described in the form of inspiration lectures. Basic process knowledge: raw materials, reactors, reactions, products, energy, environment and sustainable biotechnological production. Lab safety and laboratory work. Group task.
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exam. Oral presentation and active participation, which gives extra points to the exam. The final grade is based on a total examination result.
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.
Parts
Code: 0120. Name: Project.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Oral presentation, active participation.
Code: 0220. Name: Theory.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written exam
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KKKA01, KKKA05, KBTA01, KBKA01
Course coordinator: Lieselotte Cloetens , lieselotte.cloetens@tbiokem.lth.se
Course coordinator: Carl Grey, carl.grey@biotek.lu.se
Further information: Some parts might be taught in English.