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Synthetic Biology - Project Course, 15 credits
Syntetisk biologi - projektkurs, 15 hp
TSBK09
Main field of study
No main field of studyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Single subject courseExaminer
Per HammarströmDirector of studies or equivalent
Magdalena SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 hRecommended self-study hours: 400 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| Single subject course (Three-quarters-time, Mixed-time) | Spring 2027 | 1, 2, 2 | -, -, - | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | ||
Main field of study
No main field of studyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XSpecific information
The course is only given after special decision by the Faculty Programme Board for Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology
Entry requirements
- 6 credits passed in biochemistry (e.g. TFKI09, NKEA08, TFKE36, 8BKG26, 8BK23 or 8BKG33)
- The student must have at least 80 credits passed from a Master of Science, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering program in biology/chemistry/biomedicine (optional courses are not included). This requirement must be met no later than 3 weeks into the spring semester when the course is to be taken.
Intended learning outcomes
After finished course the student have developed skills in
- fundamental laboratory skills within synthetic biology
- fundamental modeling skills
- in-depth skills with respect to either laboratory practice or modeling for synthetic biology
- ability to present project work both orally and in written form
Course content
Project studies in Synthetic Biology. Decided by the Faculty Programme Board for Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology before the course starts.
Teaching and working methods
The course is designed as a project course aiming for the competition in iGEM.
Examination
| UPG2 | Written and oral examination | 6 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Laboratory work and modelling | 9 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as 'Fail’ or ’Pass’.
Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.
Grades
Two grade scale, older version, U, GDepartment
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiCourse literature
Other
Individual decision by the Faculty Programme Board for Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology after discussion with examiner.
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| UPG2 | Written and oral examination | 6 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Laboratory work and modelling | 9 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as 'Fail’ or ’Pass’.
Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course.
Other
Individual decision by the Faculty Programme Board for Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology after discussion with examiner.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce (without examination module), U = Teach (requires examination module), A = Utilize (knowledge from earlier course/es, eventual examination module)
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (courses on G1X-level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods and tools in any of : mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods and tools in any of: mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development within research or development projects |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for research or development projects |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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