CHEM-E8125 - Synthetic Biology D, Lecture, 24.2.2025-28.5.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Appraise the core concepts and principles of synthetic biology.
  2. Design synthetic biological systems with specified functions, considering modularity and standardization principles.
  3. Apply computational tools for modeling biological systems and analyzing biological data.
  4. Analyze literature and communicate scientific ideas on current topics in synthetic biology.
  5. Understand regulatory and safety guidelines governing the use of synthetic biology.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 28.05.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Paula Jouhten

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 combines principles from biology, engineering, computer science, and other disciplines to design and construct new biological entities, systems, or functions that do not exist in nature or to redesign existing biological systems for useful purposes.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments completed, including group work and student presentations. Exam.

    Evaluation of learning of the course content is measured in the final examination.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Total 135 h = 5cr
    Lectures 24 h
    Assignments 24 h
    Other independent studying 83 h
    Exam 4 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To be announced later

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
    2025-2026 Spring IV - V

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