Basic and applied microalgae I
About the course
- Part I. Basic microalgae taxonomy, physiology, and growth regulating stressors
- Part II. Microalgae biochemistry and applied microalgae science (bioprospecting, mass cultivation, CO2 and NOx sequestration, products, biorefinery, process modelling)
Admission requirements
Local admission, application code 9336 - master's level singular course. Admission requires a bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in biology, biotechnology or chemistry of minimum 80 ECTS.
Recommended prerequisites: One or several of following courses (or equivalent): BIO-1501 Akvatisk Økologi, BIO-2001 Fysiologi I, BIO-2513 Marin Biodiversitet, BIO-2601 Generell mikrobiologi, BIO-2606 Generell og marin bioteknologi, BIO-2010 Marine Ecology, BIO-3504 Production and Growth in Polar Areas
Objectives of the course
Knowledge:
- The course aims to give the students knowledge of «de facto» microalgae science relevant to the new emerging frontiers in bioenergy/biotechnology/CCU-applications.
- This includes selected basic microalgae taxonomy, physiology and ecology themes, with special focus on northern temperate and Arctic biota.
- Analysis/laboratory methods relevant to the themes listed above are also included, with special focus on biomass.
Skills:
- Be able to communicate a thorough understanding of microalgae as primary producers in an ecological as well as commercial biorefinery mass production context.
- Be able to combine environmental and chemical/biological parameters in a quantitative way, i.e. to be able to perform simple mathematical dynamical modeling of ecological as well as biorefinery processes.
General competence:
- Gain competence that allows for a necessary understanding of the quantitative aspects of ecology, stress, biochemistry and biorefinery processes.
Prerequisites
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- BIO-8606 Basic and applied microalgae II 5 stp
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
English if international students, otherwise Norwegian.Recommended reading/syllabus
The syllabus includes selected scientific articles, handed out «fact sheets» and a written project. In addition to this come seminar participation and preparation.
Syllabus and reading list will be announced at first show up (course start).
Application deadline
Assessment
Oral exam. Grade: Pass/Fail.
Coursework requirements: In order to attend exam, students must fulfill three coursework requirements: 1. Attendance at 90% of the lectures/seminars 2. Submission of one written (practical) project 3. Submission of a report presenting results from selected model scenarios.
Re-sit: A re-sit exam is arranged in the next semester.
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