Introduction to BiotechnologyLaajuus (4 cr)
Course unit code: O821-10
General information
- Credits
- 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