Biochemistry and Bioprocessing technologyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: KC03BKPR05
Objective
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates)
- know their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates)
- know their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products.
Content
Biochemistry:
-chemistry of living cells
- significance and structure of various biopolymers such as DNA, RNA, proteins and carbohydrates.
Biotechnology:
- Industrial microbes and cell factories
- Practical applications in bio-processing technology
- Methods and instruments used in bioreactor culturing and post-processing
- Absorption mobilisation and cell recycling techniques
- Chemostats
- Common types of bioreactors, measuring them, modeling and adjustments
- Special issues to be addressed in biotechnology, e.g. occupational safety, quality control systems, patents and ethics
Qualifications
Chemistry in food chain
Chemistry
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Materials
Ilari Suominen, Kari Haajanen, Raimo Pärssinen 2012. Biogeeni - Ammatillista biokemiaa ja geenitekniikkaa. Opetushallitus. Helsinki. ISBN 978-952-13-4952-2
Aittomäki, Eerikäinen, Leisola, Ojamo, Suominen & von Weymarn 2002. Bioprosessitekniikka. WSOY. Porvoo
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 17.12.2022
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
- Ilmari Äijö
- Terhi Junkkari
Scheduling groups
- Seinäjoki (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pitkämatka (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
MBIELI21
Education groups
- Seinäjoki
- Pitkämatka
Objective
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates)
- know their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates)
- know their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products.
Content
Biochemistry:
-chemistry of living cells
- significance and structure of various biopolymers such as DNA, RNA, proteins and carbohydrates.
Biotechnology:
- Industrial microbes and cell factories
- Practical applications in bio-processing technology
- Methods and instruments used in bioreactor culturing and post-processing
- Absorption mobilisation and cell recycling techniques
- Chemostats
- Common types of bioreactors, measuring them, modeling and adjustments
- Special issues to be addressed in biotechnology, e.g. occupational safety, quality control systems, patents and ethics
Materials
Recommended or Required Reading
Clarke, Kim Gail. (2013). Bioprocess Engineering - An Introductory Engineering and Life Science Approach. Woodhead Publishing. Retrieved from
https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpBEAIELS6/bioprocess-engineering/bioprocess-engineering
e-book: Jyrki Heino ja Matti Vuento (2020). Biokemia ja solubiologia. Sanoma Pro Oy.
Ilari Suominen, Kari Haajanen, Raimo Pärssinen (2012). Biogeeni - Ammatillista biokemiaa ja geenitekniikkaa. Opetushallitus. Helsinki. ISBN 978-952-13-4952-2
Aittomäki, Eerikäinen, Leisola, Ojamo, Suominen ja von Weymarn (2002). Bioprosessitekniikka. WSOY. Porvoo
Teaching methods
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, laboratory practicals
Student workload
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 50 h
- of which autonomous studies: 85 h
Further information
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) and understands their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products
- be able to list the most important biotechnological manufacturing processes, related equipment, measurements, pre- and post-processing methods
- is able to calculate descriptive parameters describing growth, product formation and nutrient consumption
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Microbiology, Inorganic and orcanic chemistry
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Assessment methods and criteria
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, laboratory practicals
Assessment Criteria
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Qualifications
Chemistry in food chain
Chemistry
Enrollment
19.04.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 06.03.2022
Credits
5 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
Teachers
- Ilmari Äijö
- Terhi Junkkari
Responsible person
Terhi Junkkari
Scheduling groups
- Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
- Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 16. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
-
BIELI20
Education groups
- Pienryhmä 1
- Pienryhmä 2
Objective
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates)
- know their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates)
- know their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products.
Content
Biochemistry:
-chemistry of living cells
- significance and structure of various biopolymers such as DNA, RNA, proteins and carbohydrates.
Biotechnology:
- Industrial microbes and cell factories
- Practical applications in bio-processing technology
- Methods and instruments used in bioreactor culturing and post-processing
- Absorption mobilisation and cell recycling techniques
- Chemostats
- Common types of bioreactors, measuring them, modeling and adjustments
- Special issues to be addressed in biotechnology, e.g. occupational safety, quality control systems, patents and ethics
Materials
Recommended or Required Reading
Clarke, Kim Gail. (2013). Bioprocess Engineering - An Introductory Engineering and Life Science Approach. Woodhead Publishing. Retrieved from
https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpBEAIELS6/bioprocess-engineering/bioprocess-engineering
e-book: Jyrki Heino ja Matti Vuento (2020). Biokemia ja solubiologia. Sanoma Pro Oy.
Ilari Suominen, Kari Haajanen, Raimo Pärssinen (2012). Biogeeni - Ammatillista biokemiaa ja geenitekniikkaa. Opetushallitus. Helsinki. ISBN 978-952-13-4952-2
Aittomäki, Eerikäinen, Leisola, Ojamo, Suominen ja von Weymarn (2002). Bioprosessitekniikka. WSOY. Porvoo
Teaching methods
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, laboratory practicals
Student workload
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 50 h
- of which autonomous studies: 85 h
Further information
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates) and understands their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products
- be able to list the most important biotechnological manufacturing processes, related equipment, measurements, pre- and post-processing methods
- is able to calculate descriptive parameters describing growth, product formation and nutrient consumption
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Microbiology, Inorganic and orcanic chemistry
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Assessment methods and criteria
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, laboratory practicals
Assessment Criteria
Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.
Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.
Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.
Qualifications
Chemistry in food chain
Chemistry