Course

Biotechnology (BIO210)

This course comprises cultivation of plants hydroponically and in cell and tissue culture, biological/chemical analysis, and the theory behind gene transformation and regulation. Plants as source of medicinal compounds and molecular farming will be presented.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026

Fakta

Emnekode

BIO210

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

The lectures give a basic introduction to biotechnology, the genome and gene expression, hydroponic growth of plants, cell and tissue culture, plants' (or other model organisms) responses to light and other environmental factors, and molecular farming. Additionally there is a practical course in the laboratory to learn sterile/axenic working and analytical methods.

Learning outcome

The student will master preparation of solutions, axenic working and cultivation of tissue in vitro. The student shall know how to set up enzyme assays, isolate DNA and run a PCR reaction. The student shall know methods for gene transformation, biological production of compounds, and use of model organisms.

Forkunnskapskrav

HSE-course for bachelor students (TN101)

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

Cell Biology (BIO100), Organic Chemistry 1 (KJE200)
The course should be followed simultaneously or after a course in biochemistry.

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades None permitted


The exam is by pen and paper.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

Laboratory course with mandatory written reports

Electronic HSE-course must be completed and approved before access to the laboratory can be given.

Compulsory laboratory with reports:

The mandatory lab assignments are to be completed at the times and in the groups that are assigned and published. Absence due to illness or other reasons must be communicated as soon as possible to the laboratory personnel. One cannot expect that provisions for completion of the lab assignments can be made at other times unless prior arrangements with the laboratory personnel have been agreed.

Failure to complete the assigned labs on time or not having them approved will result in barring from taking the final exam.

Fagperson(er)

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Liv Margareth Aksland

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Dugassa Nemie-Feyissa

Head of Department:

Päivi Annele Teivainen-Lædre

Course coordinator:

Federico Fenaroli

Method of work

2 hours lectures and 4 hours of laboratory work for 12 and 7 weeks respectively.

Overlapping

Emne Reduksjon (SP)
Biochemistry and biotechnology (BIK110_2) , Biotechnology (BIO210_1) 10
Biotechnology (BBI160_1) , Biotechnology (BIO210_1) 10

Åpent for

Biological Chemistry - Biotechnology - Bachelor's Degree Programme Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Liv Margareth Aksland

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Dugassa Nemie-Feyissa

Head of Department:

Päivi Annele Teivainen-Lædre

Course coordinator:

Federico Fenaroli

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1