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MB102019

BioMarine Value Creation

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2020
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The topic gives an introduction to biomarine industry. It will emphasize the presentation of value chains including fishery, harvesting and aquaculture. Sustainable utilization of marine raw material.

Excursions
Guest lecturers from the industry

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The student should; be able to assess innovation opportunities in the biomarine area. Have knowledge of important marine by-products and ingredients. Know examples of bioprospecting. Know the Norwegian fishing industry and have knowledge about fishing methods. Knowledge of the instrument for funding R & D. Learning outcomes - Skills: The student should: be able to reflect on the possible use of various marine raw materials and constituents to know opportunities and challenges in different parts of the industry knowledge of selected companies in the marine value chain Learning Outcomes - Skills: The student should; Knowing current innovation and innovation processes within selected marine areas, knowing current research institutions and marine clusters, an overview of value creation in different parts of the biomarine industry

Learning methods and activities

Lectures
Guest lectures from industry
Excursions to different companies
Report writing

Compulsory assignments

  • Reports

Further on evaluation

Students are challenged to engage in different topics prior to excursions and guest lectures.
Reports must be submitted.

Prerequisites to enter the exam: Approved reports.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biomarine innovation (298BMI)

Required previous knowledge

General study competence

Course materials

Reports and articles
Powerpoints from the lectures

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MB203312 5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Biotechnology/Aqua Culture
  • Aqua Culture
  • Biology
  • Marine Topics
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2020

Muntlig eksamen (1)
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code F Duration 30 minutes
  • Other comments
  • 1) Muntlig eksamen gjennomføres over dagene 2., 3. og 4. desember. Digital muntlig eksamen.

Re-sit examination - Spring 2021

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code F Duration 30 minutes

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