Course Catalog 2012-2013
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Opinto-opas 2012-2013

Biotechnology, 35 cr

Type of the study block

Int. MSc Major Studies

Contact

Matti Karp

Learning outcomes

- The student achieves a good knowledge of biotechnology.
- The student is capable of undertaking post-graduate studies and studying molecular biotechnology.
- The student achieves the readiness to work as an expert in the field of research, development, teaching or leadership in the economic life or in the public sector.
- The student has readiness to participate in the multidisciplinary discussions and cooperations in the field of biotechnology and bioengineering.

Content

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
BIO-2316 Biological macromolecules 6 cr IV  
BIO-2406 Microbial genetics 3 cr IV  
BIO-2756 Trends in biotechnology 4 cr V  
BIO-2906 Seminar in Biotechnology 5 cr V  
Total 18 cr  

Alternative Studies

Student has to choose one of the courses.

Must be selected at least 5 credits of courses

Course Credit points Class
BIO-2786 Pilot Project in Biotechnology 5 cr V  
SGN-1706 Signal Processing Project 5-8 cr V  

Supplemental courses

The course Special Project in Biotechnology is 3-8 credits. The student can select one course from the courses BIO-2836 - BIO-2886.

Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (35)

Course Credit points
ASE-7816 Biosensors 5 cr
BIO-2216 Industrial Microbiology 3 cr
BIO-2626 Metabolic Engineering 4 cr
BIO-2666 Nanobiotechnologies 4 cr
BIO-2706 Advanced Biotechnology Laboratory 5 cr
BIO-2726 Genetic engineering and fermentation technologies 4 cr
BIO-2796 Synthetic biology: Design of a new device 2 cr
BIO-2836 Special Project in Biotechnology 3 cr
MIT-4037 Microsensors 6 cr

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