Technical Biology
KBKA05
Aim
The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge in biochemistry and microbiology and to give an overview of the possibilities of modern biotechnology.
Contents
- The structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- Sterilisation and aseptic working methodology
- Cell growth and cultivation techniques
- The genes and their expression as proteins
- Proteins (structure, function, purification and characterisation)
- Enzymes (structure and function)
- Basic metabolism
- Technical use of enzymes
- Possibilities of modern gene technology
- Industrial microbiology
- Group discussions around biochemical issues
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Professor Lei Ye, lei.ye@tbiokem.lth.se
Course coordinator: Lektor Magnus Carlqvist, magnus.carlquist@tmb.lth.se