Study Guide 2015-2016

Bioengineering, 30 cr

Type of the study module

Advanced Studies

Contact

Jukka Rintala, Matti Karp

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
Bio- ja ympäristötekniikka 27 cr Advisable Or other corresponding studies

Further Opportunities

Study block Credit points
Industrial Biotechnology cr

Content

Compulsory courses

Course Credit points Class
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-23756 Trends in Bioengineering 4 cr V  
Total 16 cr  

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-14006 Research Seminar 2 cr 2   IV  
KEB-23106 Industrial Microbiology 3 cr 1   IV  
KEB-23736 Industrial and Molecular Biotechnology 8 cr 1   IV  
KEB-24306 Remediation of Contaminated Environment 3 cr 2   IV  

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

Complementary Courses

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

Course Credit points Class
KEB-23406 Metabolic Engineering 4 cr V  
KEB-23606 Biogas Technology for Material Flow Management and Energy Production 4 cr IV  
KEB-23786 Pilot Project in Biotechnology 5 cr V  
KEB-23796 Synthetic Biology: Design of a New Device 2 cr V  
KEB-26106 Special project in Bioengineering 2-8 cr V  

Additional information

Corresponds to previous study modules Ympäristöbiotekniikka (B) and Ympäristöbiotekniikka (Y). Vastaa entisiä Ympäristöbiotekniikka (B) ja Ympäristöbiotekniikka (Y) opintokokonaisuuksia.

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