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BB2310 Research Topics in Biotechnology 7.5 credits

Aktuella forskningsområden inom bioteknologi

Please note

This course is dormant.

  • Educational level

    Second cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    D

  • Subject area

    Biotechnology

  • Grade scale

    A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

At present this course is not scheduled to be offered.

Learning outcomes

The aim of this course is to highlight state-of-the-art biotechnological methods that are used both in academic and industrial context. Students will be assigned a project and guided to discover cutting-edge technologies that can be used to solve real life problems.

The students will actively participate on a literature workshop comprising two parts. The first part is focused on identifying biotechnological methods relevant to the assigned project. The second part of the course will focus on designing an approach to solve real life problems. The subjects will be selected based on information provided by the students (exam work project). During the course the students will both prepare oral presentations on selected topics and will oppose to other presented topics.

The student should after completion and passing the course (grade E) be able to:

  • describe and explain latest advances in gene technology, proteomic technology and bioprocess technology at the frontiers of knowledge,
  • recognize and explain their application area(s),
  • participate in scientific discussions regarding the usefulness of the techniques for a given approach,

Students that achieve greater understanding will obtain higher grades if they are able to:

  • design strategies to solve real life problems and critically asses selected strategies by identifying advantages and limitation,
  • recognize obstacles raised by employed techniques in analyzing a specific issue and suggest complementing strategies to avoid them,
  • identify possible new application areas for biotechnological methods as well as identify future trends in these field.

Course main content

Eligibility

Prerequisites

Master students in Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/Biology or similar.

Literature

Handouts and peer reviewed articles.

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 7.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Project assignments, written report  and oral presentation (PRO1, 7,5 credits, grading scale A-F).
Attendance at all seminars is mandatory.

Offered by

BIO/Biotechnology

Contact

Cristina Al Khalili Szigyarto, caks@kth.se, tel. +46 8 553 783 17

Examiner

Stefan Ståhl, stefan.stahl@biotech.kth.se

Supplementary information

Prerequisites: Students should have chosen a project for their master thesis.

Version

Course plan valid from: Autumn 07.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.