Quantitative Microbial Biotechnology I
About the course
Master course mainly aimed at biology and biotechnology students. The course is also available as a singular course.
- Microbial (algal) growth kinetics
- Cultivation, fermentation and photo-bioreactors
- Basic theory of biodesign
- Hands on skills in synthetic biology
Admission requirements
Admission requires a bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in biology, biotechnology or chemistry of minimum 80 ECTS.
Local admission, application code 9371 - master's level singular course.
Recommended prerequisites: One or several of following courses (or equivalent): BIO-2001 Fysiologi I, BIO-2513 Marin Biodiversitet, BIO-2601 Generell mikrobiologi, BIO-2606 Generell og marin bioteknologi, MAT-1001 Calculus 1, MAT-1002 Calculus 2, MAT-1003 Calculus 3, MAT-1004 Linear Algebra
Objectives of the course
Knowledge:
- comprehensive knowledge of the quantitative aspects of microbial cell growth, cultivation, metabolic engineering and modern practices in synthetic biology
- basic understanding to the "Design-Test-Build-Learn" approach as it applies to quantitative biology
Skills:
- quantitative problem-solving skills in the context of different microbial biotechnology applications including marine microalgae and genetic devices
- the ability to apply knowledge of modern biology to different biotechnological and bioengineering applications
- basic ability to solve biology and bioengineering problems in the open coding language R
- ability to communicate effectively in professional/technical settings
General competence:
- ability to communicate interdisciplinary biological concepts mathematically, written and orally
- ability to independently gain technical knowledge from available scientific literature
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-8607 Quantitative Microbial Biotechnology II 10 ects
Teaching methods
The course is comprised of 15 lectures (2 hrs). The syllabus is made up of relevant scientific articles and fact sheets that will be given out after the lectures.
There will be problem-based homework assignments for each section. There will be individual and group projects; students will write project reports and make at least one oral presentation during the course. We may have guest lectures from domain experts.
Language of instruction and examination
The course will be taught in English and some materials/communications will be provided in Norwegian.Schedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open to incoming exchange students.
Study Level: Master's
This course has admission prerequisites, which are listed under the Admission requirements section. Please review this information carefully before adding the course to your Learning Agreement.
For details on how to apply for exchange, course selection guidelines, or to contact the Incoming Admissions Team, please visit: Admissions for Student Exchange
Examination
| Portfolio | Hand in: 01.12.2026 14:00 Weighting: 0/3 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
| Portfolio | Hand in: 24.11.2026 14:00 Weighting: 1/3 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| School exam | Date: 05.10.2026 09:00 Duration: 3 Hours Weighting: 1/3 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
| School exam | Date: 04.12.2026 09:00 Duration: 3 Hours Weighting: 1/3 |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
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