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BIO-8606 Basic and applied microalgae II - 10 stp
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Type of course
Course overlap
Course contents
- Part I. Basic microalgae taxonomy, physiology, and growth regulating stressors
- Part II. Microalgae biochemistry and applied microalgae science (bioprospecting, mass cultivation, CO2 and NOx sequestration, products, biorefinery, process modelling, technology)
Application deadline
Registration for class and exam on Studentweb by 1 September for autumn semester.
PhD students at UiT The Arctic University of Norway must go directly to Studentweb to register for class and exam. Others need to apply, and be granted admission, prior to registering for class and exam.
Admission requirements
PhD students or holders of a Norwegian master´s degree of five years or 3+ 2 years (or equivalent) may be admitted. PhD students must upload a document from their university stating that there are registered PhD students. This group of applicants does not have to prove English proficiency and are exempt from semester fee.
Holders of a Master´s degree must upload a Master´s Diploma with Diploma Supplement / English translation of the diploma. Applicants from listed countries must document proficiency in English. To find out if this applies to you see the following list:
Proficiency in English must be documented - list of countries
For more information on accepted English proficiency tests and scores, as well as exemptions from the English proficiency tests, please see the following document:
Proficiency in english - PhD level studies
Recommended prerequisites: One or several of following courses (or equivalent): BIO-1501 Akvatisk Økologi, BIO-2001 Fysiologi I, BIO-2513 Marin Biodiversitet, BIO-2601 Generell mikrobiologi, BIO-2606 Generell og marin bioteknologi, BIO-2010 Marine Ecology, BIO-2009 Green Biotechnology and Bioenergy; BIO-3504 Production and Growth in Polar Areas; BIO-3612 Marin bioprospektering og bioaktive komponenter; BIO-3610 Industriell bioteknologi; FSK-3004 Næringsmiddelkjemi; KJE-3402 Protein Structure; MBI-3006 Biotechnology; KJE-3603 Protein Production Technology
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Teaching methods
The course is comprised of 12 lectures (2 hrs), 5 seminars (2 hrs) and 1 practical (36 hrs). The syllabus is made up of relevant scientific articles and fact sheets that will be given out after the lectures. In order to mediate an understanding of quantitative and dynamic aspects of microalgae ecology as well as production/cultivation applications, the students will participate in the construction of a (simple) «whole process» mathematical/dynamic simulation model. This quantitative model concept will function to interconnect all lectured science themes. Included in the course is a «biomass measuring methods» practical, either arranged as participation during a research cruise or at a microalgae production plant.
This course has a schedule that overlaps (has some lectures in common) with the master¿s course BIO-3614 Basic and applied microalgae I.
Assessment
Oral exam. Grade: Pass/Fail.
Coursework requirements: In order to attend exam, students must fulfill three coursework requirements:
1. Attendance at 90% of the lectures/seminars
2. Submission of one written (practical) project
3. Submission of a report presenting results from selected model scenarios.
Re-sit: A re-sit exam is arranged in the next semester.
Date for examination
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
Recommended reading/syllabus
The syllabus includes selected scientific articles, handed out «fact sheets» and a written project. In addition to this come seminar participation and preparation.
Syllabus and reading list will be announced at first show up (course start).