Introduction to BiotechnologyLaajuus (4 cr)

Content

Type of course
Optional

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
-Students are familiarised with the basics of biotechnology
-Students will understand the concept of biotechnical process
-Students will understand the different stages of biotechnical processes
-Students will know the use of biotechnical processes
-Students will gain knowledge about the new applications of biotechnology

Course contents
-Production organisms
-Production processes, fermentation, bioreactor techniques, end product processing
-Practical applications of biotechnical processes
-Biotechnology in food production, agriculture, environmental technology, pharmaceutical industry, enzyme technology and medicine

Teaching methods
Lectures, written assignments and laboratory exercises

Assessment methods
Written assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises and reports on them

Prerequisites
Biochemistry 1 (or equal knowledge)

Required/Recommended reading
Aittomäki E. Eerikäinen T., Leisola M., Ojamo H., Suominen I. ja von Weymarn N.: Bioprosessitekniikka
Lecture materials
Literature is further specified at the beginning of the course

Name of lecturer(s)
Dr Tuuli Välineva

Year of study
Second or third year

Semester
Spring semester, 3rd period, organised every second year

Language of instruction
Finnish