Methods in Biotechnology
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1KB426
- Code
- 1KB426
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biology G1F, Chemistry G1F, Technology G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 20 October 2022
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - BMC
Entry requirements
40 credits within the Master's Programme in Molecular Biotechnology Engineering, including 10 credits in Chemistry, Basic Chemistry, Introductory Organic Chemistry and 5 credits within Cell Biology.
Learning outcomes
In this course, the student receives both theoretical and practical skills in biotechnological methods. On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- isolate, identify and characterize biomolecules, with focus on proteins.
- plan and perform a practical project in group.
- critically evaluate the experimental results, discuss the pros and cons of different methods and be able to propose and develop alternative methods.
Content
Strategies and methods for the isolation and characterization of biomolecules (chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, etc.). Preparation of recombinant proteins. Tailor-made proteins. Qualitative and quantitative studies of biomolecular interactions and mechanisms, structure-function relationships, enzyme kinetics. Membrane Biochemistry. The laboratory work is carried out in the form of realistic projects in smaller groups where basic methods of expression, separation and analysis are included. The project also includes research planning, information retrieval, compilation and evaluation of the results obtained.
Instruction
Lectures and laboratory work
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course (3 credits). Exercises and laboratory work (2 credits). The final grade corresponds to a weighted average of the results of the written test and the results of the exercises / laboratory work.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.
Other directives
The course cannot be included higher education qualification together with 1KB412 Methods in Biotechnology.