BB2230 Project Work in Biotechnology 30.0 credits

The course is carried out as an individual, independent project, equivalent to 20 weeks of full time studies. A problem within the field of Biotechnology is formulated, planned and analyzed under supervision by a suitable supervisor. The project usually starts with a literature review. Subsequently, a project plan is formulated for experimental work. The project plan should include the background of the project, the scientific question and suggestions for methods to investigate the question.

The project is then described in written report of high quality, where the results are analyzed and evaluated. In addition, the project is presented orally through a seminar. The results as well as results from the literature are compared and critically examined. 

After completion of the course the student shall have

Knowledge and understanding to:

• apply relevant knowledge and skills acquired in biotechnology and potentially in neighboring areas on a given problem.

Skills and abilities to:

• within a given setting, even with limited information, be able to independently analyze complex questions on an advanced level in the field of biotechnology.
• be able to document, describe and explain one’s own work, for a given target group, with high standards of structure, formality and language management.

Values and approaches to be able to:

• compare, appraise and criticize own and others’ scientific results.
• identify one’s own need for further knowledge and continuous development of competence.

To begin the course, the student must have passed at least 120 hp in completed 1:st/2:nd cycle courses in the field of technology, biotechnology or related areas. The examiner may demand additional specific prerequisites for the particular project. 

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• PRO1 - Project, 30.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Approved project plan
Approved final report
And approved oral presentation. 

Per Berglund

Olof Emanuelsson

Cristina Al-Khalili Szigyarto

Torbjörn Gräslund

Antonius Van Maris

Patrik Ståhl

John Löfblom

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Usual examiner is Andres Veide.
The following persons can be examiners, depending on direction of the project: Afshin Ahmadian, Helene Andersson Svahn, Per Berglund, Vincent Bulone, Christina Divne, Olof Emanuelsson, Ines Ezcurra, Ying Fu, Faris Gelmukhanov, Kersti Hermansson , Sophia Hober, Gen Larsson, Joakim Lundeberg, Yi Luo, Per-Åke Nygren, Pål Nyrén, Stefan Ståh, Mathias Uhlén, Olav Vahtras, Andres Veide and Qi Zhou

You must apply before you start with a project course, advanced level, by leaving an application form, "Application for Project course, advanced level" to the BIO students office at AlbaNova, plan 5.