Study Guide

Objective

The student understands the importance of biotechnology and genetic engineering applications, their industry and markets in both domestic and global scale. The student knows different biotechnology and genetic engineering applications.

The student has an understanding of biotechnological processes to produce a variety of commodities. The student is able to use methods and applications of genetic engineering used in industry. The student is aware of the trend of sustainability in the field of biotechnology.

The student is familiar with the most common methods for modifying production strains and proteins and is aware of the molecular biology involved.

Content

1. Importance of biotechnology and genetic engineering in industry
2. Utilization of genetic engineering in biotechnological processes
3. Biotechnology from a sustainable perspective
4. Applications of biotechnology and genetic engineering -project

Prerequisites

The World of microbes

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
1. search information from a variety of sources
2. display the learning of main goals of the course
3. display the learning of key safety practices in the field

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
1. consistently use the field’s concepts and knowledge
2. find related information and critically assess information sources
3. apply his learnings and information in professional tasks
4. act independently and responsibly in professional assignments
5. plan operations with safety in mind

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
1. professionally use the field’s concepts and knowledge
2. justify the use of his sources
3. justify the course of action on the basis of research information or findings
4. to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration

Further information

Course includes laboratory work