Programme objectives

Last edit: 25/03/2013
Approved: 25/03/2013

Knowledge and understanding

After completing the Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology programme the students should:

• be able to design central parts in bioprocesses both in the industrial and the environmental setting.

• understand and manage processes at both molecular-, cellular and engineering level.

• have subject knowledge and understanding to a level which promotes a future career in the field of the programme including research education.

• be able to communicate with colleagues in the various subject areas of biotechnology.

• have in-depth knowledge in a chosen biotechnology subject area.

• understand the driving forces, organization and management of Swedish and International Biotech industry.

Skills and abilities

After completing the Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology programme the students should:

• be able to critically read and extract information from various sources, formulate conclusions and integrate this into the design work.

• know how to analytically and critically plan, execute and evaluate experiments.

• be able to use standard and advanced biotechnology methods and techniques.

• be skillful in technical communication, both in oral and written form.

Ability to make judgments and adopt a standpoint

After completing the Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology programme the students should:

• be able to critically evaluate existing and new technology breakthroughs in the biotech society.

• use biotechnology methods, products and processes in a responsible way understanding its limitations and economic impact.

• understand the impact of biotechnology developments on social, ethical and gender level.

• understand the implications of biotechnology development in the context of a sustainable society.