Basics in Biosciences (5 ECTS)
Code: TX00DJ42-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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02.12.2019 - 07.01.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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13.01.2020 - 13.03.2020
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2016-2018) Clean Technology
- Campus
- Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 45
- Degree programmes
- Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
- Teachers
- Timo Laitinen
- Tiina Soininen
- Carola Fortelius
- Course
- TX00DJ42
Objective
The student knows and recognizes biomolecules, their functional groups and their ability to bond and form linkages.
He/she understands how organic biomolecules form compounds and their features. He/she is able to recognize eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and their features. The student understands the function and regulation of genes in cells.
After completing the course the student understands the presence of microbes almost everywhere. S/he is aware of the different cell types and microbial cells as well as their main features.
Content
1. The main organic compounds; nomenclature, isomerism, common properties and reaction mechanisms.
2. Structure, characteristics and function of the biomolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids).
3. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their structure. Microbial classification and main features of different microbial groups.
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
- limit and assess and the amount of information needed
- perform well in typical professional duties and contexts
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student is able to
- use concepts and knowledge of the field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
- apply professional knowledge 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