Entsyymitekniikka (B0027), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Entsyymitekniikka Enzyme Technology
Course Winha code:	B0027
Kurre acronym:	Ents.tekn.
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	3.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester, 1.period
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Marja Vaheri
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Biochemistry 1

Course contents (core content level)

Process models of soluble and immobilized enzymes; immobilization methods of enzymes, production and applications of most important industrial enzymes (cellulases, hemicellulases, starch enzymes, pectinases, proteinases, lipases, penicillinases, ligninases and laccases ) in food, pulp and paper, textile, pharmaceutical and chemical industry so as the use in analysis, diagnostics and therapy. Laboratory experiments concerning enzyme analysis, kinetics and applications.

Course contents (additional)

Examples of genetic modifications and protein engineering in order to improve enzyme suitability to customers needs; stabilizing enzyme mixtures to achieve commercial requirements; effect of inhibitors and activators; effect of side activities in different applications

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

After completion of this course the student understand enzyme reactions in biological raw materials and know how to strengthen or prevent them. He/she know production and application methods of the most important industrial enzymes

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

The students can utilize available enzyme processes and are able to develop new applications to different industrial fields. They are able to work in development, production, technical service and marketing tasks in enzyme industry

Teaching and learning strategies

Class room teaching: 35 h
Laboratory exercises:
Exercises: 15 h
Exam: 6 h
Student individual workload (student workload analysis carried out 1/06): 42 h
Total: 98 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Examination, Experiment reports

Related competences of the degree programme

International and intercultural skills
Expertise in living and other biological materials
Technological and economical skills in bio and food processes and in production systems
Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills
Ethical and Ecological Skills
Interdisciplinary
Entrepreneurial, business and leadership skills