Bioproducts (10 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is familiar with the properties of different biomaterials, production techniques and possibilities of use.

The student understands the enzymatic reactions in natural raw materials. S/he knows the potential of enzymes applications and uses in most commonly used industrial and analytical cases.

During the course the student will become acquainted with new materials (such as wood-based raw materials, nanomaterials, microbial energy sources). S/he understands the potential of materials in solving environmental problems.

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
4. Basic field-specific English vocabulary, reading, summarizing, discussing course-specific articles, presentation skills (English 2 ECTS)

Evaluation scale

0-5

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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

Further information

The course contains studies of English (1 ECTS)

Further information

The course contains studies of English (1 ECTS)