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Course Overview

The course FCK3350, Current trends in chemical biology, is a 2.0 credit seminar course that combines chemistry and biology for sustainable applications.

Information per Course Offering

Termin

The course is offered in the Autumn 2025 term.

Information for Autumn 2025 Start

• Course location: KTH Campus
• Duration: 25 Aug 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
• Periods: Autumn 2025: P1 (1 hp), P2 (1 hp)
• Pace of study: 10%
• Application code: 50916
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: English
• Number of places: Places are not limited
• Target group: No information inserted
• Planned modular schedule: No information inserted
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Course Syllabus

The course syllabus is available in an accessible format on this page.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Disposition

The course consists of 10 seminars per semester, with seminars held twice per month. Students will present and discuss recently published findings, followed by active discussions and exercises. External speakers will be invited to share their expertise in the field of chemical biology.

Course Contents

• Seminars within chemical biology, combining chemistry with life sciences
• Presentations and opposition
• Hand-in assignments

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate sufficient acquired knowledge in critically evaluating and discussing the research front in the field of chemical biology
• Summarize and present selected research articles, identifying strengths and weaknesses
• Reflect on the chosen scientific problem with respect to environmental, human, or societal aspects

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.

Recommended Prerequisites

• BB2380 Biochemistry/BB1050 Biotechnology or equivalent
• KD1230 Organic chemistry or equivalent

Literature

Course literature information can be found in the course memo or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

P, F

Examination

• SEM1 - Seminars, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Other Requirements for Final Grade

• Participation in 80% of scheduled sessions
• 1 given presentation and 1 session acting as opponent
• Approved exercises

Examiner

Per-Olof Syrén

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students can find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.

Offered by

CBH/Fibre and Polymer Technology

Education Cycle

Third cycle

Postgraduate Course

Postgraduate courses at CBH/Fibre and Polymer Technology