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Properties of BiomaterialsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Course unit code: TX00BP11

General information

Credits: 5 ECTS

Objective

After finishing the course, the student is familiar with the properties, production methods and uses of different biomaterials
The student understands the enzymatic reactions that take place in the raw materials and the methods for preventing or strengthening the reactions. He or she knows the possibilities and ways of using enzymes in the most common industrial and analytical applications.
During the course the student becomes familiar with new materials (i.e. wooden raw materials, nanomaterials, microbe- based energy sources). He or she understands the possibilities of the materials from an environmental point of view.

Content

1. Properties and uses of different biomaterials, their biological degradation and recycling

2. Use of different groups of enzymes in the food, paper, medical, textile and chemical industries and in analytics.

3. Uses of new materials in biotechnology and food production

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
- demonstrate learning in the core content of the course
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- act in individual professional situations as instructed

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in the field
- estimate and limit the amount of information needed
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to
- use the concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
- evaluate and use various information sources
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts