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TBT4170 - Biotechnology

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig 100/100 4 timer

Course content

The course will aim at providing a broad introduction to modern biotechnology with emphasis both on basic understanding of cell function at a molecular level, and on applications. In recent years the scientific developments have to a great extent progressed on the basis of methodolgical breakthroughs, and the most important of these methods will be discussed. The following keywords can be used as an indication of the kinds of issues that will be addressed: the structural composition of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; what is life and what makes evolution possible; types of compunds; metabolism and convertion of energy; enzyme catalysis; the prosesses from DNA via RNA to protein; mutations and mutants; recombinant DNA technology, exchange of DNA between cells; 'omics technologies; applications in industry, environmental biotechnology, medicine and agriculture; ethical issues.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
- Understand what groups of compounds (nucleic acids, proteins, metabiolites etc.) are found in living cells and what their functions are.
- Understand the basic principles of regulation at different levels.
- Understand how the knowledge about cell functions can be used for various applied purposes in the society.
- Understand the ethical consequences of the developments in biotechnology.

Skills:
- Be able to define the key terms in molecular biology.
- Be able to integrate relevant parts of the knowledge base to solve simple problems of scientific and applied character.
- Be able to defend important ethical opinions.

General competence:
- Be able to see the connection between the content of this course and other parts of science (enzymatic versus non-enzymatic catalysis, the laws of thermodynamics in relation to living systems etc.).

Learning methods and activities

The course will be based on lectures, demonstrations and group-based exercises. One mandatory group exercise (poster). If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercices (oral/written presentation)

Course materials

Information will be given in the first lecture.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
BI1001 7.5
MOL4010 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2017

Language of instruction: Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Biotechnology
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biotechnology and Food Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-06-02 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Summer KONT Skriftlig 100/100 2017-08-10 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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