Anaerobic and Fungal Biotechnology

2021/2022

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

  • Describe important groups of anaerobic bacteria, archaea, and fungi
  • Describe the use of fungi in research and industry with emphasis on heterologous gene technology
  • Describe the use of yeasts and filamentous fungi for different biotechnological purposes

Skills

  • Compose and prepare media for the cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms
  • Enrich, isolate and cultivate anaerobic microorganisms
  • Suggest and apply fungal biotechnological methods
  • Utilize relevant genetic technological and bioinformatic methods

Type of instruction

Lectures and theoretical exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of examAnaerobic and Fungal Biotechnology
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleAnaerob bioteknologi og mycobioteknologi
Module codeK-BBT-K2-9
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Copenhagen
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Science