Course code BIO101

BIO101 Introduction to Biotechnology and Chemistry

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Showing course contents for the educational year 2014 - 2015 .

Course responsible: Arne Tronsmo
Teachers: Ellen Kathrine Ulleberg, Erik Magne Koscielniak Rasmussen, Torgeir Rhodén Hvidsten, Ragnar Flengsrud, Tove Gulbrandsen Devold, Morten Sørlie, Lars Gustav Snipen, Hilde-Gunn Opsahl Hoen-Sorteberg, Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad, Bao Dzung Diep, Sissel Rogne, Kjell Bjørgen Esser
ECTS credits: 5
Faculty: Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science
Teaching language: NO
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
Limits of class size:
Max. 80.
Teaching exam periods:
This course is given  in the August block. This course has teaching/evaluation in August block, .
Course frequency: Annually
First time: Study year 2003-2004
Preferential right:
B-BIOTEK; B-KJEMI; M-KB.
Course contents:
Introductory course in biotechnology and chemistry, including information technology. Lecture in bioethics and plagiarism. Lectures and laboratory exercises from different fields in biotechnology and chemistry. Excursion to businesses in the biotechnological and chemical industry. An introduction to laboratory health and safety (HSE).
Learning outcome:
Students will get an overview for chemical, biostatistical and biotechnological research at NMBU. Students will get introduced to laboratory work in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and microbiology.Students will be able to present results form thei own laboratorytrials and present a given topic as a poster.
Learning activities:
Lectures.
Excursion.
Instructions in use of computers for poster presentations.
Writing reports from laboratory exercises.
Teaching support:
Instruction in use of computers for literature searches and poster preparation.
Syllabus:
Handouts.
Prerequisites:
Higher education entrance qualification.
Recommended prerequisites:
Mandatory activity:
Lectures and laboratory exercises.
Handing in lab.reports.
Assessment:
Poster presentation.
Approved reports from laboratory work.
Nominal workload:
Three weeks in August with:
Lectures: 20 hours.
Laboratory exercises with preparation and journal writing: 35 hours.
Excursion: 15 hours.
Poster preparation and presentation: 80 hours.
Entrance requirements:
Special requirements in Science
Reduction of credits:
BIO140 Introduction to biology 2 sp.
Type of course:
Three weeks in August with:
20 hours of lectures. 
20 hours of exercises in the laboratory.
Note:

Introductory course for new students in the

  • Bachelor's programme in Biotechnology
  • Bachelor's programme in Chemistry
  • Master's programme in Technology, specialization Chemistry and Biotechnology.
Examiner:
An external examiner approves the poster topics. Internal examiners on posterpresentations.
Examination details: Continuous exam: Bestått / Ikke bestått