The historical development of Biotechnology. Production organisms and common bioproducts. Media. Kinetics. Bioreactors. Analyses in cultivation processes. Agitation and rheology. Aeration and oxygen transfer. Cultivation technology concepts. Lab course and simulation exercise.
FBB3490 Cultivation technology, third level course 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The overall goal with the course is to give the student an understanding of how to design a bioprocess in all its parts (the product recovery excluded). This understanding should be deep enough for the student to independently design a process for production of a typical bioproduct category. This includes the choice of an appropriate microorganism, the calculations of the medium composition and performance of the cultivation technique in such a way that the process can be successfully run at the lab.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic level courses in biochemistry, mathematics and chemistry corresponding to similar courses in the undergraduate teaching programme in Biotechnology at KTH.
Literature
"Cultivation technology", by Gen Larsson (compendium)
Examination and completion
Grading scale
G
Examination
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved simulation exercises. Approved lab course. Participation in the study visit.
Approved written literature study and an oral presentation at the division.
Approved final examination.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Education cycle
Third cycle