Biochemistry and Bioprocessing technology (5cr)
Code: KC03BKPR05-3005
General information
- Enrollment
- 16.04.2019 - 27.10.2019
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 21.10.2019 - 06.01.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology
- Teachers
- Kristiina Peltoniemi
- Scheduling groups
- Ryhmä A (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)
- Ryhmä B (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)
- Small groups
- Ryhmä A
- Ryhmä B
- Course
- 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.
Accomplishment methods
Lectures and laboratory practicals
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
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
Teaching methods
Lectures, assignments, laboratory practicals
Student workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 50 h
- of which autonomous studies: 85 h
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.
Qualifications
Chemistry in food chain
Chemistry
Further information
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Inorganic and orcanic chemistry