Applied Biology, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and comprehension
After completing the course, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of

• biological solutions to environmental problems,
• biological applications in food technology and development, and
• how biological systems can be used in different applications.

Skills and Abilities
The student must be able to demonstrate the ability to

• analyzing biological applications from a multidisciplinary perspective, and
• give an oral and written account of and discuss applications with a biological perspective.

Values and attitude
The student must be able to demonstrate the ability to

• critically review and reflect on applications based on biological principles, and
• with increased autonomy, identify problems and the need for additional knowledge for the development of new biological applications.

Content

The course focuses on different aspects of applying sustainable biological solutions to present problems, with a focus on environmental technology and the food industry. The course includes examples of how biology, in combination with other subject areas, can be used to solve some important environmental issues and applications. The course will also illustrate how organisms and biological processes can be used to develop new or functional foods in the food industry.

Examinations and grades

Theoretical Part, 5 credits (Code: A004)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Practical Sessions and Seminars, 2.5 credits (Code: A005)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Comments on grades

To obtain a pass grade for the course as a whole, a minimum of grade E is required for all theoretical modules on the course as well as Pass (G) on the project work and all obligatory seminars. The final course grade is based on the result of the theoretical part.

Modes of assessment

• Theoretical part (code A004): Written exam
• Practical sessions and seminars (Code A005): Oral examination and written assignment

Absence at compulsory moment
If a student is absent from a mandatory course component, the examiner determines if the student will be able to make up for the component during another scheduled class of the same kind. Otherwise, the student is referred to the next time the course is offered. As an exception, the examiner may decide on substitute assignments. These shall then be carried out before or shortly after the end of the course.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

University studies in Biology and Chemistry equivalent to 60 Credits comprising at least 15 Credits in Cell Biology and 7.5 Credits in Physiology

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

Language of instruction: Swedish and English. The course is given in English if there are foreign students registered.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading

The course will be based on scientific articles from journals that the students themselves identify.

Required Reading

Jegatheesan, Jega V., Shu, Li, Lens, Piet & Chiemchaisri, Chart.
Applied Environmental Science and Engineering for a Sustainable Future
Springer, ISSN: 2570-2165.

Montville, Thomas J. & Matthews, Karl R.
Food Microbiology – an Introduction
American Society for Microbiology, ISSN: 1-55581-308-9

Additions and Comments on the Reading
Additional material will be provided.