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FCB3064 Higher Seminar in Molecular Biotechnology IV 3.0 credits

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Application

For course offering

Autumn 2023 Start 28 Aug 2023 programme students

Application code

50995

Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCB3064 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course comprises approximately 80 full-time study hours and takes the form of higher seminars where the doctoral students present, interpret, analyze, critically examine and actively discuss their own papers and other relevant research literature within the research field. An important aspect is that the research students receive constructive feedback on their own scientific papers and presentation skills. The course normally extends over an academic year with regular meetings during study-term periods and is the fourth of four courses in the seminar series. A more detailed description of the course content and structure can be found in the course memo.

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course the student should be able to

  • demonstrate both broad and specialized knowledge in the overall subject area of biotechnology with emphasis on molecular biotechnology
  • demonstrate the ability to present pedagogically, critically examine and discuss their own and others' scientific work in the subject of biotechnology with emphasis on research in molecular biotechnology
  • demonstrate the ability to give and receive constructive feedback for further development of own and others’ scientific abilities and general skills
  • 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

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Literature in the form of the students' own scientific papers and published articles are assigned separately for each individual session.

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • 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.

Other requirements for final grade

Active participation at 80% of the seminar sessions, which includes presenting, preparing and actively participating in reviewing and discussing selected scientific work.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

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

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Johan Rockberg, farsan@kth.se

Supplementary information

Number of participants: 30

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at CBH/Protein Science