Biochemistry and Bioprocessing technology

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC03BKPR05
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Maijala, Pekka
Teacher Team: Maijala, Pekka ; Alarinta, Jarmo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
BIOEL-2014   2 spring   5.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  
BIOEL-2015   2 spring   5.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
BIOEL-2016   2 spring   5.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates)
- know their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- be able to explain the structures of the most important biomolecyles (DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates)
- know their significance for living cells
- be able to use his knowledge while planning biotechnical processes and products.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 60 h
- of which autonomous studies: 75 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Inorganic and orcanic chemistry

Contents

Biochemistry:
-chemistry of living cells
- significance and structure of various biopolymers such as DNA, RNA, proteins and carbohydrates.

Biotechnology:
- Industrial microbes, mutations, gene technology
- Practical applications in bio-processing technology
- Methods and instruments used in bioreactor culturing and post-processing
- Absorption mobilisation and cell recycling techniques
- Chemostats
- Common types of bioreactors, measuring them, modeling and adjustments
- Special issues to be addressed in biotechnology, e.g. occupational safety, quality control systems, patents and ethics

Recommended or Required Reading

Ilari Suominen, Kari Haajanen, Raimo Pärssinen 2012. Biogeeni - Ammatillista biokemiaa ja geenitekniikkaa. Opetushallitus. Helsinki. ISBN 978-952-13-4952-2


Aittomäki, Eerikäinen, Leisola, Ojamo, Suominen & von Weymarn 2002. Bioprosessitekniikka. WSOY. Porvoo

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assignments, laboratory practicals

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment Methods

Lectures and assignments

Work Placement

None

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