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Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering (minor)
Basic information
Code:
CHEM3036
Extent:
20–25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2024–2026
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Theme:
Health and wellbeing
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Mauri Kostiainen
Administrative contact:
Anna Mäkilä
Organising department:
Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
School:
School of Chemical Engineering
Prerequisites:
Attendance of the minor in Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering presupposes basic knowledge and competences in Biology and Biochemistry. Also, while making your study plan, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for the courses.
Quotas and restrictions:
Please note that in some courses the number of participants can be limited.
Application process:
Open for all students of Aalto University.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
The minor in Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering in the Life Science Technologies programme is designed to give graduates understanding of basic biological phenomena related to biosystems engineering. The minor supports the developments of skills and tools for solving the complex problems encountered within the field.
After graduating from the Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering minor, the students:
- have a basic understanding of cellular systems at the molecular and cellular level
- gain an overview on the engineering of cellular systems using genetic engineering and synthetic biology tools for designing of genetic circuits and cellular pathways
- understand statistical methods and can apply them to real-world problems
- can work alone and in teams on multi-dimensional problems and communicate findings in oral and written form
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-E8120 | Cell Biology D | 5 | I |
Select courses to fulfill the 20-25 ECTS requirement |
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| CHEM-E3150 | Biophysical Chemistry D | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E3190 | Metabolism D | 5 | I |
| CHEM-E3111 | Cell Engineering D | 5 | II |
| CHEM-E8125 | Synthetic Biology | 5 | IV–V |
| CHEM-E3121 | Microbial Physiology D | 5 | II |
Previous curricula
Code: CHEM3036
Extent: 20–25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2022–2024
Level: Masters
Language of learning: English
Theme: Health and wellbeing
Teacher in charge: Mauri Kostiainen
Administrative contact: Anna Mäkilä
Organising department: Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
Target group: All Aalto students
Prerequisites: Attendance of the minor in Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering presupposes basic knowledge and competences in Biology. Also while making your studyplan, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for the courses.
Quotas and restrictions: Please note, that in some courses the number of participants can be limited.
Application process: Open for all students of Aalto University.
Objectives
The minor provides an overview on biological phenomena and cellular systems. It provides students a sound understanding of biological phenomena from the single molecule level to the complexity of cellular organisms. A central topic is how cells can be analyzed and reprogrammed.
Target group: Students from Masters' programme in Life Science Technologies, Master's Programme in Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering and other Master students with sufficient prerequisites
The minor includes 20–25 credits of studies. Suitable courses can be selected from the list.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory courses | 5 | ||
| CHEM-E8120 | Cell Biology D | 5 | II |
| Elective courses (select courses to fulfill the 20-25 credit requirement) | 15-20 | ||
| CHEM-E3150 | Biophysical Chemistry D | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E3190 | Metabolism D | 5 | I |
| CHEM-E8115 | Cell Factory D | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E8125 | Synthetic Biology | 5 | IV–V |
| CHEM-E3170 | Systems Biology | 5 | IV–V |
Basic information
Code: CHEM3036
Extent: 20–25 cr
Please check the minimum scope of the minor from your own programme.
Language: English
Professor in charge: Alexander Frey
Administrative contact: Planning officer Anna Mäkilä
Target group: Students from Masters' programme in Life Science Technologies, Master's Programme in Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering and other Master students with sufficient prerequisites
Application procedure: Open for all students of Aalto University.
Quotas and restrictions: Please note, that in some courses the number of participants can be limited.
Prerequisite knowledge: Attendance of the minor in Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering presupposes basic knowledge and competences in Biology. Also while making your studyplan, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for the courses.
Objectives
The minor provides an overview on biological phenomena and cellular systems. It provides students a sound understanding of biological phenomena from the single molecule level to the complexity of cellular organisms. A central topic is how cells can be analyzed and reprogrammed.
The minor includes 20–25 credits of studies. Suitable courses can be selected from the list.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory courses | 5 | ||
| CHEM-E8120 | Cell Biology | 5 | II |
| Elective courses (select courses to fulfill the 20-25 credit requirement) | 15-20 | ||
| CHEM-E3150 | Biophysical Chemistry D | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E3190 | Metabolism D | 5 | I-II |
| CHEM-E8115 | Cell Factory D | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E8125 | Synthetic Biology | 5 | IV–V |
| CHEM-E3170 | Systems Biology | 5 | IV–V, even years |
Basic information
Code: CHEM3036
Extent: 20–25 cr
Language: English
Professor in charge: Alexander Frey
Administrative contact: Planning officer Annu Westerberg
Target group: Students from Masters' programme in Life Science Technologies, Master's Programme in Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering and other Master students with sufficient prerequisites
Application procedure: Open for all students of Aalto University.
Quotas and restrictions: Please note, that in some courses the number of participants can be limited.
Prerequisite knowledge: Attendance of the minor in Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering presupposes basic knowledge and competences in Biology. Also while making your studyplan, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for the courses.
Objectives
The minor provides an overview on biological phenomena and cellular systems. It provides students a sound understanding of biological phenomena from the single molecule level to the complexity of cellular organisms. A central topic is how cells can be analyzed and reprogrammed.
Content and structure of the minor
The minor includes 20–25 credits of studies. Suitable courses can be selected from the list.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory courses | 5 | ||
| CHEM-E8120 | Cell Biology | 5 | II |
| Elective courses (select courses to fulfill the 20-25 credit requirement) | 15-20 | ||
| CHEM-E3150 | Biophysical Chemistry | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E3120 | Microbiology | 5 | I |
| CHEM-E8115 | Cell Factory | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E8125 | Synthetic Biology | 5 | IV–V |
| CHEM-E3170 | Systems Biology | 5 | IV–V, even years |
Basic information
Code: CHEM3036
Extent: 20–25 cr
Language: English
Professor in charge: Alexander Frey
Target group: Students from Masters' programme in Life Science Technologies, Master's Programme in Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering and other Master students with sufficient prerequisites
Application procedure: Open for all students of Aalto University.
Quotas and restrictions: Please note, that in some courses the number of participants can be limited. Then major students (Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering) have the priority.
Prerequisite knowledge: Attendance of the minor in Biosystems and -materials presupposes basic knowledge and competences in the disciplines of Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Also while making your studyplan, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for the courses.
Objectives
The minor provides an overview on biological phenomena and cellular systems. It provides students a sound understanding of biological phenomena from the single molecule level to the complexity of cellular organisms. A central topic is how cells can be analyzed and reprogrammed.
Content and structure of the minor
The minor includes 20–25 credits of mandatory courses. Suitable courses can be selected from the list.
CHEM-E8120 Cell biology is a mandatory course and is a prerequisite for the courses CHEM-E8115
Cell factory and CHEM-E3170 Systems biology.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-E8120 | Cell Biology | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E3150 | Biophysical chemistry | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E3120 | Microbiology | 5 | I |
| CHEM-E8115 | Cell factory | 5 | III |
| CHEM-E8135 | Microfluidics and BioMEMS | 5 | III–IV |
| CHEM-E8125 | Synthetic biology | 5 | IV–V |
| CHEM-E3170 | Systems biology | 5 | IV–V |