Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module

• Can explain the properties of a broad diversity of biological molecules
• Can account for the basic synthesis of biological macromolecules (DNA/RNA, protein/sugars, polysaccharides and lignin)
• Can account for degradation of lignocellulosic material
• Can account for the structure of biomolecules
• Can account for the structure and reproduction of prokaryote and eukaryote cells

Skills

• Can distinguish between anaerobic and aerobic organisms and basic metabolism
• Can outline basic properties of enzymes
• Has a basic understanding of DNA replication, RNA and protein synthesis
• Knows about prokaryote and eukaryote cell components, functions and division
• Can use the gained knowledge in the project "Biomass conversion"

Competences

• Can evaluate whether processes are aerobic or anaerobic
• Can understand which biochemical processes that are important in connection with the complex biotechnological processes in connection with biomass conversion e.g. in a biorefinery

Type of instruction

Lectures, group work and seminar calculation exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams