Bioengineering, 30 cr

Type of the study module

Advanced Studies

Contact

Jukka Rintala, Ville Santala

Learning Outcomes

- The student achieves a good knowledge of different aspects of biotechnology and bioengineering.
- The student achieves the readiness to work as an expert in the fields of research, development, teaching or leadership for the economic life or for the public sector.
- The student has readiness to participate in the national and international multidisciplinary discussions and cooperations in the fields of biotechnology and bioengineering.
- The student is capable of undertaking post-graduate studies in bioengineering.
- The student understands the importance of biodiversity and is able to exploit it in a sustainable way in genetic level as well as in broader environmental application level.

Prerequisites

Study block Credit points Mandatory/Advisable Additional information
Bioengineering and Environmental Technology 27 cr Advisable Or other corresponding studies

Content

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Additional information Class
KEB-14006 Tutkimusseminaari 2 cr IV  
KEB-23006 Industrial Bioengineering and Biotechnology 4 cr IV  
KEB-23206 Biocatalysis and Enzymology 3 cr IV  
KEB-23306 Laboratory Course in Bioengineering 5 cr V  
KEB-23757 Trends in Bioengineering 5 cr V  
Total 19 cr    

1. KEB-23757 can be taken twice with different emphasis (see course description).

Optional Compulsory Courses

KEB-14006 can be taken during two study years in a row.

Must be selected at least 5 credits of courses

Course Credit points Alternativity Class
KEB-23606 Biogas Technology for Material Flow Management and Energy Production 4 cr 2   IV  
KEB-23746 Molecular and Synthetic Biology 8 cr 1   IV  
KEB-24306 Remediation of Contaminated Environment 3 cr 2   IV  

1. Select 1 courses. Recommended to Biotechnology students
2. Select 2 courses. Recommended to Environmental and Energy Technology students

Complementary Courses

KEB-26106 can be taken several times with different content. LTT-32006 content should be related to Bioengineering.

Should be completed to the minimum study module extent of 30 ETCS

Course Credit points Class
KEB-22006 Biological Processes in Environmental Engineering 3 cr IV  
KEB-26106 Special Project in Bioengineering 2-8 cr V  
KEB-64116 Bioorganic Chemistry 3 cr  
LTT-32006 Demola Project Work 5-10 cr  

Additional information

Corresponds to previous study modules Ympäristöbiotekniikka (B) and Ympäristöbiotekniikka (Y).

Vastaa entisiä Ympäristöbiotekniikka (B) ja Ympäristöbiotekniikka (Y) opintokokonaisuuksia.

Updated by: Palmroth Marja, 30.01.2018