LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the students
1. have sound theoretical knowledge about methods used in biotechnology laboratories
2. have a good understanding of relevant regulations and safety aspects when working in biotechnology laboratories
3. will be able to perform basic microbiology and biochemistry laboratory experiments
4. will be able to plan and conduct basic experimental work by themselves
Credits: 5
Schedule: 05.09.2022 - 13.10.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heli Viskari
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
This course provides the theoretical background and basic practical skills required for working in biochemistry and molecular biology as well as basic microbiology, use of aseptic technique in the laboratory, culturing pro- and eukaryotic cells, working with proteins and performing analytics with different instrumentation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Experimentation, planning, practical implementation, assignments, reporting
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Total 135h = 5 cr
Laboratory work and other experimentation
Lectures
Reporting (written and/or oral)
Assignments and self-study
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2023-2024 Autumn IEnrollment :
Max. 20 students. Students in Biotechnology major are prioritized. If more than 20 students enroll, all the students of Biotechnology major are accepted, if enrolled in time. If there is space, other students (Aalto degree students and exchange students) with sufficient background in chemistry and biology can be accepted to the course.
A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.