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Biotechnological processes and downstream processing Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: 5021220

Credits

5 op

Objective

The participants are able to describe the specific features of bioprocesses and related apparatus, equipment and techniques. The participants are able to describe versatilely industrially and from the viewpoint of sustainable development imporntant products and manufacturing processes. The participants are able to describe the most important analytical methods used in biomaterials characterization, genetic engineering, diagnostics and bioprocesses.

Content

- different bioprocesses and related apparatus, equipment and techniques

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 05.02.2024

Timing

05.02.2024 - 14.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Teachers
  • Kari Haajanen
  • Sari Airenne
Groups
  • PBIOKES21
  • PBIOKES21Bio
    PBIOKES21Bio

Objective

The participants are able to describe the specific features of bioprocesses and related apparatus, equipment and techniques. The participants are able to describe versatilely industrially and from the viewpoint of sustainable development imporntant products and manufacturing processes. The participants are able to describe the most important analytical methods used in biomaterials characterization, genetic engineering, diagnostics and bioprocesses.

Content

- different bioprocesses and related apparatus, equipment and techniques

Materials

Will be available in Itslearning platform.

Teaching methods

Group and individual assignments
Protein purification simulation task
Laboratory experiments, Laboratory reports
Visitor´s lectures from industry

Exam schedules

Grading is based on assignments.

International connections

Team-based learning in student groups.
Information retrieval from journals and the other source materials has a central role.
Problem solving (protein purification simulation).
Laboratory works and reporting.
Visitor´s lectures (real cases from industry)

Completion alternatives

Research work in the research group, contact Liisa Lehtinen (liisa.lehtinen@turkuamk.fi)

Student workload

Group and individual assignments
Laboratory experiments, Laboratory reports

The course will include meetings, laboratory working and independent working (the schedule is presented in ItsLearning platform)

Content scheduling

This course include theoretical part (3 CR) and laboratory part (2 CR).

Content of this course:

-The theoretical background and main principle of upstream and downstream processes
-The related equipments and techniques of bioprocesses
-Focus will be on biopharmaceuticals and proteins for diagnostics

-A protein will be produced, purified and assayed in laboratory works (laboratory part)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

All assignments need to be returned in time and approved.
A more detailed description of grading will be given in ItsLearning platform.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Learning assignments have not been returned or no participation in laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The learning assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions, but the content is limited in scope.
Laboratory working:
Laboratory report is done in accordance with instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has learned the main content of the course and source material and has been able to utilize these in the preparation of learning assignment. The assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions and the returned documents are good in content and scope.
Laboratory working:
The laboratory report is good in content.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellently learned the content of the course and the source material and has been able to utilize these effectively in learning assignments. The assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions and the returned documents are excellent in content and scope.
They show a deep familiarity with the source materials as well as the ability to combine theory with practice.
Laboratory working:
The laboratory report is excellent in content.

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 20.02.2023

Timing

08.02.2023 - 28.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
Teachers
  • Kari Haajanen
  • Jani Pelkonen
  • Sari Airenne
Groups
  • PBIOKES20
  • PBIOKES20bio
    PBIOKES20bio

Objective

The participants are able to describe the specific features of bioprocesses and related apparatus, equipment and techniques. The participants are able to describe versatilely industrially and from the viewpoint of sustainable development imporntant products and manufacturing processes. The participants are able to describe the most important analytical methods used in biomaterials characterization, genetic engineering, diagnostics and bioprocesses.

Content

- different bioprocesses and related apparatus, equipment and techniques

Materials

Will be available in Itslearning platform.

Teaching methods

Group and individual assignments
Protein purification simulation task
Laboratory experiments, Laboratory reports
Visitor´s lectures from industry

Exam schedules

Grading is based on assignments.

International connections

Team-based learning in student groups.
Information retrieval from journals and the other source materials has a central role.
Problem solving (protein purification simulation).
Laboratory works and reporting.
Visitor´s lectures (real cases from industry)

Completion alternatives

Research work in the research group, contact Liisa Lehtinen (liisa.lehtinen@turkuamk.fi)

Student workload

Group and individual assignments
Laboratory experiments, Laboratory reports

The course will include meetings, laboratory working and independent working (the schedule is presented in ItsLearning platform)

Content scheduling

This course include theoretical part (3 CR) and laboratory part (2 CR).

Content of this course:

-The theoretical background and main principle of upstream and downstream processes
-The related equipments and techniques of bioprocesses
-Focus will be on biopharmaceuticals and proteins for diagnostics

-A protein will be produced, purified and assayed in laboratory works (laboratory part)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Final grade is based on the theoretical part (60%) and laboratory part (40%).

Grading of theoretical part:

USP pair assignment: 0-2 points
DSP pair assignment: 0-2 points
Protein purification simulation (pair assignment): 0-2 points
Reflective report (individual assignment): 0-5 points

All assignments need to be returned in time and approved.
The grading is based on teacher assessment and / or peer review. A more detailed description is given in ItsLearning platform.
Points are translated to number (F - 5)

Grading of laboratory part is based on laboratory work, results and report.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Learning assignments have not been returned or no participation in laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The learning assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions, but the content is limited in scope.
Laboratory working:
Laboratory report is done in accordance with instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has learned the main content of the course and source material and has been able to utilize these in the preparation of learning assignment. The assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions and the returned documents are good in content and scope.
Laboratory working:
The laboratory report is good in content.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellently learned the content of the course and the source material and has been able to utilize these effectively in learning assignments. The assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions and the returned documents are excellent in content and scope.
They show a deep familiarity with the source materials as well as the ability to combine theory with practice.
Laboratory working:
The laboratory report is excellent in content.

Enrollment

01.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

24.01.2022 - 17.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Teachers
  • Kari Haajanen
  • Jani Pelkonen
  • Sari Airenne
Groups
  • PBIOKES19
  • PBIOKES19bio
    PBIOKES19bio

Objective

The participants are able to describe the specific features of bioprocesses and related apparatus, equipment and techniques. The participants are able to describe versatilely industrially and from the viewpoint of sustainable development imporntant products and manufacturing processes. The participants are able to describe the most important analytical methods used in biomaterials characterization, genetic engineering, diagnostics and bioprocesses.

Content

- different bioprocesses and related apparatus, equipment and techniques

Materials

Will be available in Itslearning platform.

Teaching methods

Group and individual assignments
Protein purification simulation task
Laboratory experiments, Laboratory reports
Visitor´s lectures from industry

Exam schedules

Grading is based on assignments.

International connections

Team-based learning in student groups.
Information retrieval from journals and the other source materials has a central role.
Problem solving (protein purification simulation).
Laboratory works and reporting.
Visitor´s lectures (real cases from industry)

Completion alternatives

Research work in the research group, contact Mika Jokinen (mika.jokinen@turkuamk.fi)

Student workload

Group and individual assignments
Laboratory experiments, Laboratory reports

The course will include online meetings, laboratory working and independent working (the schedule is presented in ItsLearning platform)

Content scheduling

This course include theoretical part (3 CR) and laboratory part (2 CR).

Content of this course:

-The theoretical background and main principle of upstream and downstream processes
-The related equipments and techniques of bioprocesses
-Focus will be on biopharmaceuticals and proteins for diagnostics

-Green Fluorecent Protein will be produced, purified and assayed in laboratory works (laboratory part)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Final grade is based on the theoretical part (60%) and laboratory part (40%).

Grading of theoretical part:

USP pair assignment: 0-2 points
DSP pair assignment: 0-2 points
Protein purification simulation (individual assignment): 0-2 points
Reflective report (individual assignment): 0-5 points

All assignments need to be returned in time and approved.
The grading is based on teacher assessment and / or peer review. A more detailed description is given in ItsLearning platform.
Points are translated to number (F - 5)

Grading of laboratory part is based on laboratory work, results and report.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Learning assignments have not been returned or no participation in laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The learning assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions, but the content is limited in scope.
Laboratory working:
Laboratory report is done in accordance with instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has learned the main content of the course and source material and has been able to utilize these in the preparation of learning assignment. The assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions and the returned documents are good in content and scope.
Laboratory working:
The laboratory report is good in content.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellently learned the content of the course and the source material and has been able to utilize these effectively in learning assignments. The assignments have been completed in accordance with the instructions and the returned documents are excellent in content and scope.
They show a deep familiarity with the source materials as well as the ability to combine theory with practice.
Laboratory working:
The laboratory report is excellent in content.