Biochemistry and Bioprocessing technology (5cr)

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

Recommended or Required Reading
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

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: 60 h
- of which autonomous studies: 75 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

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)
- 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.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Inorganic and orcanic chemistry