Synthetic Biology - Project Course, 15 credits

Syntetisk biologi - projektkurs, 15 hp

TSBK09

Main field of study

No main field of study

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Single subject course

Examiner

Per Hammarström

Director of studies or equivalent

Magdalena Svensson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 h
Recommended self-study hours: 400 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
Single subject course (Three-quarters-time, Mixed-time) Spring 2024 1, 2, 2 -, -, - Swedish/English Linköping, Valla

Main field of study

No main field of study

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Specific information

The course is only given after special decision by the Faculty Programme Board for Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology

Entry requirements

At least 80 ECTS credits from an engieering or BSc program within biology/chemistry/biomedicine

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

UPG2Written and oral examination6 creditsU, G
UPG1Laboratory work and modelling9 creditsU, G

Grades are given as 'Fail’ or ’Pass’.

Grades

Two grade scale, older version, U, G

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Course literature

Other

  • Individual decision by the Faculty Programme Board for Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology after discussion with examiner. 

Code Name Scope Grading scale
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’.

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, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (courses on G1X-level)

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (courses on G1X-level)

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods and tools in any of : mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at G2X level)

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods and tools in any of: mathematics, natural sciences, engineering (courses at A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery

                            
2.3 System thinking

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
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

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
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

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for research or development projects

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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