FCB3032 Protein Engineering Forum II 3.0 credits

Seminar course that comprises about 80 full-time study hours. For each seminar session, one to two hours are allotted for presentation and subsequent group discussion. The remaining study time is allocated for preparations. Prior to each session, one of the participants is assigned the role of chairperson. The chairperson is responsible for preparing a literature assignment on protein engineering to be presented at the seminar session. Well in advance of the seminar, the literature should be distributed to the other participants for reading and preparation of discussion points. During each session, one participant is appointed secretary with responsibility for summarizing in writing the key messages from the presentation and the subsequent discussion. The course is the second of four courses in a seminar series.

After completion of the course the student should have the knowledge and ability to

• demonstrate both broad and specialized knowledge in the overall subject area of biotechnology with emphasis on protein engineering
• demonstrate the ability to present pedagogically, critically examine and discuss the scientific work of others in the subject of biotechnology, with an emphasis on research in protein engineering
• demonstrate the ability to acquire knowledge of academic authorship and the international scientific publishing landscape with relevance to the scientific focus area of the course
• demonstrate the ability to identify, discuss and reflect on ethics and sustainability aspects in the research that is discussed within the framework of the scientific focus area of the course

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.

Literature in the form of published articles is assigned separately for each individual seminar session.

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

• DEL1 - Participation, 3.0 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.

Grading criteria are specified in the course PM.

Active participation at 80% of the seminar sessions, which includes presenting, preparing and actively participating in the review and discussion of selected scientific literature, as well as acting as secretary.

Per-Åke Nygren

• 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.

The course is replacing the course BB3440.