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BT3220

Biotechnology, Advanced

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course is a signature course for the study programs in Biotechnology (MBIOT5, MSBIOTECH) and is jointly organized by the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science and the Department of Biology. The course consists of a seminar series with invited guest lecturers that will present current Biotechnology with emphasis of understanding of the cellular functions at a molecular level, advanced biotechnological methods and their applications, including omics technologies and advanced recombinant DNA technologies applied in Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology. One or more mandatory group works are included in this part. An introduction to the principles of responsible research and innovation (RRI) will also be given.

Learning outcome

  • The student has broad knowledge in methods and strategies that are applied in current Biotechnology, including digital tools, recombinant DNA technologies and omics technologies. This includes methods for design and construction of biosynthetic pathways and their functional integration into a prokaryotic or eukaryotic host.
  • The student has competence to understand the connections between the biochemistry and metabolism of the cell, including availability of precursor metabolites, reducing power and energy, for overproduction of specific biomolecules.
  • The student has a clear understanding of challenges associated with using prokaryote and eukaryote organisms in biotechnological processes.
  • The student has competence in ethical and societal problems associated with responsible research and innovation (RRI) within the Biotechnology sector.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group work and seminars. The course is given in English.

Further on evaluation

The final grade is based on a final written exam. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biotechnology (MBIOT5)
Biotechnology (MSBIOTECH)

Course materials

To be announced at course start.

Subject areas

  • Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biotechnology and Food Science

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

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