Program Overview

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FCB3073 Higher Seminar in Gene Technology III

Course Information

The course comprises approximately 80 full-time study hours and takes the form of higher seminars where the doctoral students present, interpret, analyze, critically examine and actively discuss mainly their own work, but also other relevant research literature within the research field.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The course normally extends over an academic year with regular meetings during study-term periods and is the third of four courses in the seminar series. A more detailed description of the course content and structure can be found in the course memo.

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

• demonstrate both broad and specialized knowledge in the overall subject area of biotechnology with emphasis on gene technology
• demonstrate the ability to present pedagogically, critically examine and discuss their own and others' scientific work in the subject of biotechnology with emphasis on research in gene technology
• demonstrate the ability to acquire knowledge of academic authorship and the international scientific publishing landscape with relevance to the scientific focus area of the course
• demonstrate the ability to identify, discuss and reflect on ethics and sustainability aspects in the research that is discussed within the framework of the scientific focus area of the course

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.

Literature

Literature in the form of the students' own scientific work and published articles are assigned separately for each individual session.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

P, F

Examination

• DEL1 - Participation, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F Based on recommendation from KTH's coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years. Grading criteria are specified in the course PM.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

Active participation at 80% of the seminar sessions, which includes presenting, preparing and actively participating in reviewing and discussing selected scientific work.

Course Details

Examiner

Pelin Sahlén

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.

Education Cycle

Third cycle

Supplementary Information

Number of participants: 12

Postgraduate Course

Postgraduate courses at CBH/Gene Technology

Offered By

CBH/Gene Technology