Microbiological Discovery

2025/2026

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who have passed the module should be able to

  • Describe different screening strategies and their benefits and limitations
  • Devise and describe relevant classical screening strategies for microorganisms with specific capabilities
  • Devise and describe relevant advanced molecular screening strategies for identification of specific genes or gene products

Type of instruction

Lectures and theoretical exercises

Extent and expected workload

150 hours

Exam

Exams

Name of examMicrobiological Discovery
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 titleMikrobiel 'discovery'
Module codeK-BBT-K2-7
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Copenhagen
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Sustainable Biotechnology)
Study BoardStudy Board of Chemistry and Bioscience
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry and Bioscience
FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering and Science