Fermentation Technology (5 cr)

Objective

The student has an understanding of the general significance of fermentation technology and its role in biotechnological processes.

The student recognizes the components of a fermentor, understands aseptic solutions, and comprehends the factors that affect and limit fermentations.

The student can compare various fermentors and fermentation methods and understands the importance of measurements and control.

The student identifies specific characteristics related to laboratory fermentors and understands the impact of scale on fermentations and different technical solutions (laboratory vs. industrial scale).

The student can utilize common mathematical formulas related to fermentation.

The student is familiar with key processes in environmental biotechnology and is aware of the importance of environmental biotechnology for modern society and sustainable development.

Content

Fermentation technology and its significance
Fermentors as equipment
Different types of fermentors and fermentation methods
Laboratory fermentors
Calculations and parameters related to fermentation
Environmental applications of biotechnology

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• Moderate understanding of the significance of fermentation in biotechnology.
• Basic knowledge of fermentor components, aseptic solutions, and limiting factors.
• Satisfactory ability to compare different fermentors and understand the role of measurement and control.
• Moderate skill in identifying the characteristics of laboratory fermentors and understanding the impact of scale.
• Basic ability to use mathematical formulas related to fermentation.
• Moderate knowledge of environmental biotechnology.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• Good understanding of the significance of fermentation in biotechnology.
• The student is well acquainted with the various components of a fermentor, aseptic solutions, and limiting factors.
• Good comprehension of different types of fermentors and the role of measurement.
• Well-informed about the specific characteristics of laboratory fermentors and understands the impact of scale.
• Proficient in using mathematical formulas related to fermentation.
• Strong knowledge of environmental biotechnology and its connection to modern society and sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Excellent understanding of the significance of fermentation in biotechnology.
• Profound knowledge of the various components of a fermentor, as well as awareness of aseptic solutions and limiting factors.
• Excellent familiarity with different types of fermentors and their operations, as well as a deep understanding of the importance of measurement.
• Aware of the specific characteristics of laboratory fermentors and understands the impact of scale.
• Proficiently applies mathematical formulas related to fermentation.
• Outstanding knowledge of environmental biotechnology and its impact on society and sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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Qualifications

Introductory Project and Professional Communication
World of Microbes
Industrial Microbiology and Production Hygiene