Course content

Each student select two courses. The following courses (3.75 sp) are taught by the biotechnology department: Statistics and Research Planning (T. Rustad), Chitin and Chitosan (K.M. Vårum), Biopolymer Materials (K.I.Draget), Metabolic Engineering (P.Bruheim), Immobilized Cells and Enzymes (G.Skjåk-Bræk), Bioinformatics (S.Valla) and Practical NMR-Spectroscopy (A. Dikyi). Courses (3.75 sp) offered by other departments are: Physiology and Programming of Bioinformatics.

Learning outcome

The aim is that the students shall gain theoretical knowledge within central topics of biotechnology.

Learning methods and activities

The teaching of the courses may include lectures, study groups, self-tuition, written reports and oral presentation. The course will be given in english if international master students are taking the course. Delayed exams are held in the same exam period.

Recommended previous knowledge

Previous knowledge in biochemistry, microbiology, biochemical engineering, and molecular genetics is required; e.g. corresponding to the courses TBT4107, TBT4110, TBT4140 and TBT4145.

Course materials

Information is given in the beginning of the course.

Credit reductions