Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- MOL232
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian, or English if required
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student
- has broad knowledge about the use of living organisms, molecules or methods in biotechnology
- has knowledge about examples of Norwegian biotech enterprises
- has a basic understanding of the role of biotechnology in today’s society and its connection to politics and economics
- has basic knowledge about how innovation is developed and supported
- has good knowledge of ethical and societal issues related to the sustainable and responsible use of resources
Skills
The student
- can understand real life challenges in enterprises by the application of living organisms, molecules or biotechnological methods as tools
- can find, evaluate and refer to various sources of information, and apply these to promote solutions
- can conduct a defined development project under supervision and according to established ethical scientific conducts
General competence
The student
- can analyze relevant challenges and solutions
- can reflect on sustainability, environmental and ethical aspects of innovation, and societal responsibility
- can communicate theories about and methods for industrial biotechnology
- can contribute to creative and innovative processes
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Spring.
All activity in this course is mandatory. The number of seats depends on the number of supervisors and projects available. Max. 10 students.
The course will only be offered if there are at least 4 registered students.
This course has a limited capacity, enrollment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.
It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on Mitt UiB.
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
KJEM110, KJEM130, MOL100 and MOL200 or BIO214/BIO215.
A biotechnologist must have broad competences and good skills in basic chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology to exploit microorganisms, plant- and animal cells, or components therein, in order to develop products, processes or services useful to industry or society.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, seminars and group work. Oral presentation of group work.
Lectures and seminars / Hours per week: 2 hrs, 14 weeks.
Approximately 240 hours allocated for individual self-study and group work.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Participation in all lectures/seminars.
Oral presentation of project assignment.
Compulsory activities are only valid for the current semester.
All compulsory activities must be approved to obtain a grade in the course.