CURRICULUM for Chemistry and Molecular Biology

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1 CURRICULUM for Chemistry and Molecular Biology MSc ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY

2 Please note that only the Danish version of the Studieordning has legal validity. The Danish version is the official version and thus overrules possible differences between the two versions. 1

3 This curriculum is issued pursuant to Executive Order no of 15 November 2016 on Bachelor and Master s programmes at the universities (the Universities Order), as subsequently amended, and Roskilde University s Common Rules of 27 September 2012, as subsequently amended. 1. About the programme 1.1 Object 1.2 Competency profile 1.3 Main area affiliation 1.4 ECTS credits 1.5 Title 1.6 Study board 1.7 Affiliation of corps of external examiners 2. Admission requirements and credit 2.1 Admission requirements 2.2 Credit 2.3 Advance credit 3. Programme elements 3.1 Courses 3.2 Projects 3.3 Internship 3.4 Thesis 4. Structure of the programme 4.1 Recommended course of study 5. The study programme 5.1 Object and study programme elements 5.2 Study activities in the programme as a whole 5.3 Fourth semester - thesis 6. General regulations 6.1 Registration/de-registration and re-examination 6.2 Special examination facilities 6.3 Academic selection criteria 6.4 Pass requirements 6.5 Time limit for programme completion 7. Exemptions and appeals 7.1 Exemptions 7.2 Appeals 8. Entry into force and transitional provisions 8.1 Entry into force 8.2 Transitional provisions 9. Admission requirements 9.1 Legal entitlement 9.2 Other qualifying Bachelor study programmes at Roskilde University 9.3 Qualifying Bachelor study programmes at other universities 9.4 Qualifying Professional Bachelor study programmes 9.5 Applicants without qualifying Bachelor study programmes 9.6 Applicants without Bachelor study programmes Appendix 1 Amendments 1. About the programme The MSc programme in Chemistry and Molecular Biology is an interdisciplinary study programme consisting of two independent subjects, of which Chemistry comprises subject 1 and Molecular Biology comprises subject Object The object of the combination Master s programme MSc in Chemistry and Molecular Biology is to further develop the student s knowledge, skills and competencies in key subject areas of chemistry and molecular 2

4 biology, theoretical and practical skills to solve problems using the concepts, reasoning and methods that are characteristic of the subjects, and the qualifications to present the results at a scientific level. Via problem-oriented project work, students acquire the competencies to apply their technical skills independently in complex contexts. In addition, the project work enables students to obtain insights into the historical, cultural and technological development of the subjects, to apply and develop physical and molecular biological models and methods, and to critically discuss their validity. The MSc programme thereby provides graduates with competencies to undertake professional academic work within both subjects, independently or in collaboration with others. The MSc programme is targeted at professional functions in which the subjects can be brought into interplay in applicational, scientific and educational contexts, with particular regard to qualifying the graduate for work in public or private sector research or control laboratories, in the health sector, in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, in the chemical industry, in education or in consulting firms with a chemical or biotechnological sphere of activity. The combination MSc programme also provides graduates with the academic qualifications to commence a PhD programme. The programme is presented in English. Unless otherwise specified, the examination language is the same as the teaching language. 1.2 Competency profile The combination Master s programme MSc in Chemistry and Molecular Biology provides the student with the following competencies: Knowledge: Knowledge of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical perspectives on phenomena in nature and technology, and advanced chemical methods. Knowledge of cell biology and cell physiology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, gene and protein technology, and bioinformatics. Knowledge of conditions and issues associated with the traditions of the subjects. Knowledge of advanced methods and approaches in research in selected areas of the subjects. Knowledge of new scientific breakthroughs in selected areas of both subjects. Knowledge of what constitutes Chemistry and Molecular Biology as subjects, with respect to their fields of learning, forms of understanding, focus points and development. Knowledge of the conceptual worlds, cognition, reasoning and modes of representation and approach that are characteristic of the subjects. Skills: Skills in analysing, formulating and discussing issues in chemistry and molecular biology in scientific terminology. The ability to identify and define problems within the subjects, and to construct testable hypotheses on a scientific basis. Skills in selecting, implementing and evaluating experimental studies or simulations. Skills in summarising and evaluating scientific literature, including empirical data and models. Skills in compiling and presenting regulations, descriptions and guidelines in accordance with academic standards. The ability to contribute key chemical and molecular biological knowledge to collaborative projects of an interdisciplinary nature. Competencies: Competency to identify, formalise, analyse, evaluate and solve scientific problems on the basis of chemistry and molecular biology, independently or in co-operation with others. Competency to identify and define problems within the subjects, and to construct testable hypotheses on a scientific basis. 3

5 Competency in selecting, implementing and evaluating experimental studies or simulations. Competency to relate in a reflective manner to the ways in which the subjects are applied, and to place this in a wider perspective. Competency to take independent responsibility for one s own academic development and specialisation within specialised areas of the subjects. Competency to disseminate and communicate information precisely to different target groups and in different contexts, both orally and in writing. 1.3 Main area affiliation The study programme belongs under the main area of Natural Science. The study programme elements of Molecular Biology belong under the main area of Natural Science. 1.4 ECTS The combination MSc programme in Chemistry and Molecular Biology is a two-year programme corresponding to 120 ECTS credits. 1.5 Title cand.scient. i Kemi og Molekylærbiologi Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry and Molecular Biology 1.6 Study Board The programme is administered by the Study Board for Natural Science. 1.7 Affiliation of corps of external examiners The programme is affiliated with the corps of external examiners for Chemistry. The study programme elements of Molecular Biology belong under the corps of external examiners for Biology. 2. Admission requirements and credit 2.1 Admission requirements See appendix. 2.2 Credit On the basis of an application by the student or in accordance with general rules laid down by the University, Roskilde University may approve that study programme elements passed as part of another Danish or foreign study programme at the same level may substitute for elements of a study programme at Roskilde University, in accordance with the Education Order. Pre-start credit Upon admission to the study programme, students are obliged to apply for credit for any study programme elements previously passed in a non-completed Master s programme. Roskilde University may approve that study programme elements passed as part of another Danish or foreign study programme at the same level may substitute for elements of the study programme, in accordance with the Executive Order on Admission to Master s Programmes. 2.3 Advance credit As part of a study programme, students may apply to Roskilde University for advance credit to take study programme elements at another university in Denmark or abroad. 4

6 The student undertakes to submit documentation showing whether or not the study programme elements have been passed. The documentation must be sent to Roskilde University. Approval for advance credit can only be granted on the basis of documentation. Once the documentation has been received, Roskilde University may administratively approve that the programme elements may be credited to the programme at Roskilde University. The student must consent to Roskilde University obtaining the necessary information from the host university if the student cannot provide the documentation. If the pre-approved programme elements are not offered by the host university, the student may apply for a modification of the approval. 3. Programme elements 3.1 Courses These study elements provide the student with theoretical and methodological knowledge as well as skills in the academic field of the programme. The student must be given academic preparation to focus on issues relevant to project work and the thesis. Courses may take the form of lectures, classes, case work, workshops, etc. 3.2 Projects Project work is exemplary, problem-oriented and participant-managed, and is intended to develop and document the student s skills in applying scientific theories and methods to work within a defined academic area. Project work requires the independent formulation of a freely-chosen issue within the framework of the curriculum. The project work takes place in groups of 2-6 students. The topic of the project work is selected by the students from among the topics and themes determined by the Study Board. In special cases, the Head of Studies may grant permission for a student s project to be written or examined individually. 3.3 Internship A student may apply to the Study Board for pre-approval to take a specially-designed, academically relevant, project-oriented internship which substitutes for individual, specified elements of the ordinary study programme. The semesters in which the internship may take place are stated in the curriculum. The project-oriented internship, includes, inter alia, the compilation of an internship project report. Once the application for preapproval has been granted, the Head of Studies will assign a supervisor to the student. When processing the application, the Study Board must ensure that the student, through the project-oriented internship, achieves academic competencies that in scope and level correspond to the competencies that can be achieved through the ordinary study programme. The Study Board must also ensure that the internship does not prevent the student completing any other required study activities during the semester in question. 3.4 Thesis The combination Master s programme includes a major independent study which is documented through the compilation of a thesis. In the thesis, the student must document knowledge and skills in applying scientific theories and methods to work on a defined, academic and relevant issue. The student must demonstrate skills in analysing, categorising, discussing, reasoning, assessing and reflecting on a scientific basis, and must be able to select and critically evaluate the sources, literature, theory and methods used in the thesis. Through the thesis, the student must demonstrate the ability to communicate an academic study to peers and demonstrate the competency to initiate, manage and complete a long-term process of academic study and writing. 4. Structure of the programme 4.1 Recommended course of study To help to ensure the quality and progression of the study programme and facilitate study planning for students, the following course of study is recommended: 5

7 Autumn start: Autumn start Students who commence the MSc programme in the autumn, and who wish to write a 30 ECTS credits thesis, are recommended to take the following course of study: First semester, Molecular Biology (autumn): Project in Advanced Molecular Biology (15 ECTS) Course in Experimental Biotechnology (5 ECTS) Elective course, Seminar Course in Advanced Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B) in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Second semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (spring): Chemistry Course in Inorganic Chemistry (5 ECTS) Course in Special Area of Chemistry (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Course in Advanced Chemical Methods (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Molecular Biology Course in Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course, methodology course in Advanced Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B) in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) or Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Third semester, Chemistry (autumn): Project in Models and Methods in Chemistry (15 ECTS) Course in Organic Chemistry (10 ECTS) Course in Mixtures and Separation (5 ECTS) Fourth semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology: Interdisciplinary thesis (30 ECTS) Autumn start: 6

8 Autumn start Students who commence the MSc programme in the autumn, and who wish to write a 60 ECTS credits integrated experimental thesis, are recommended to take the following course of study: First semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (autumn): Chemistry Course in Organic Chemistry (10 ECTS) Course in Mixtures and Separation (5 ECTS) Molecular Biology Course in Experimental Biotechnology (5 ECTS) Elective course, Seminar Course in Advanced Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B) in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Second semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (spring): Chemistry Course in Inorganic Chemistry (5 ECTS) Course in Special Area of Chemistry (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Course in Advanced Chemical Methods (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Molecular Biology Course in Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course, methodology course in Advanced Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B) in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) or Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Third and fourth semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (autumn and spring): Integrated experimental thesis (60 ECTS) Spring start Spring start Students who commence the MSc programme in the spring, and who wish to write a 30 ECTS credits thesis, are recommended to take the following course of study: First semester, Chemistry (spring): Project in Models and Methods in Chemistry (15 ECTS) Course in Inorganic Chemistry (5 ECTS) Course in Special Area of Chemistry (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Course in Advanced Chemical Methods (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) 7

9 Second semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (autumn): Chemistry Course in Organic Chemistry (10 ECTS) Course in Mixtures and Separation (5 ECTS) Molecular Biology Course in Experimental Biotechnology (5 ECTS) Elective course, Seminar Course in Advanced Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B) in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Third semester, Molecular Biology (spring): Project in Advanced Molecular Biology (15 ECTS) Course in Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course, methodology course in Advanced Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B) in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) or Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Fourth semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (autumn): Interdisciplinary thesis (30 ECTS) Spring start: Spring start Students who commence the MSc programme in the spring, and who wish to write a 60 ECTS integrated experimental thesis, are recommended to take the following course of study: First semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (spring): Chemistry Course in Inorganic Chemistry (5 ECTS) Course in Special Area of Chemistry (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Course in Advanced Chemical Methods (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Molecular Biology Course in Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course, Methodology Course in Advanced Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B) in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) or Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Second semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (autumn): Chemistry Course in Organic Chemistry (10 ECTS) Course in Mixtures and Separation (5 ECTS) Molecular Biology Course in Experimental Biotechnology (5 ECTS) 8

10 Elective course, Seminar Course in Advanced Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Elective course in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B) in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) Third and fourth semester, Chemistry and Molecular Biology (spring and autumn): Integrated experimental thesis (60 ECTS) 5. The study programme 5.1 Object and study programme elements Object Autumn start: Object, first semester (Molecular Biology) The object of the semester is to expand the students knowledge, skills and competencies at Master's level in cell biology, cell physiology and experimental molecular biology. The semester encompasses: Course in Experimental Biotechnology (5 ECTS) Two elective courses in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B)* in Molecular Biology (10 ECTS) *A theme course may only be taken once in the course of a study programme. Project in Advanced Molecular Biology (15 ECTS) or Project-oriented Internship Report (15 ECTS) Object, second semester (Chemistry and Molecular Biology) The object of the semester is to expand the students knowledge, skills and competencies at Master s level in inorganic chemistry and methodology or special area, while at the same time providing the student with thorough insight into scientific research within one or more selected areas of molecular biology. The semester encompasses: Course in Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Course in Inorganic Chemistry (5 ECTS) Course in Special Area of Chemistry (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Course in Advanced Chemical Methods (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Two elective courses in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B)* in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) or Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) *Theme Course (A or B) can only be selected if it has not previously been taken. Object, third semester (Chemistry) The object of the semester is to expand the students knowledge, skills and competencies at Master's level in organic chemistry and methods, and through work with a problem using chemical methods and models. The semester encompasses: Course in Organic Chemistry (10 ECTS) Course in Mixtures and Separation (5 ECTS) Project in Models and Methods in Chemistry (15 ECTS) or Project-oriented Internship Report (15 ECTS), unless this has been chosen in the first semester. Spring start: Object, first semester (Chemistry) The object of the semester is to expand the students knowledge, skills and competencies at Master's level in inorganic chemistry and specialised field, and through work with a problem using chemical methods and models. The semester encompasses: Course in Inorganic Chemistry (5 ECTS) 9

11 Course in Special Area of Chemistry (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Course in Advanced Chemical Methods (A, B or C) (5 ECTS) Project in Models and Methods in Chemistry (15 ECTS) or Project-oriented Internship Report (15 ECTS) Object, second semester (Chemistry and Molecular Biology) The object of the semester is to expand the students knowledge, skills and competencies at Master's level in organic chemistry and method, while through work with a problem using chemical methods and models the student is at the same time provided with thorough insight into scientific research within one or more selected areas of molecular biology. The semester encompasses: Course in Organic Chemistry (10 ECTS) Course in Mixtures and Separation (5 ECTS) Course in Experimental Biotechnology (5 ECTS) Two elective courses in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B)* in Molecular Biology (10 ECTS) *A theme course may only be taken once in the course of a study programme. Object, third semester (Molecular Biology) The object of the semester is to expand the students knowledge, skills and competencies at Master's level in cell biology, cell physiology and experimental molecular biology. The semester encompasses: Course in Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) Two elective courses in Seminar Course, Methodology Course or Theme Course (A or B)* in Molecular Biology (5 ECTS) or Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology (5 ECTS) *Theme Course (A or B) can only be selected if it has not previously been taken. Project in Advanced Molecular Biology (15 ECTS) or Project-oriented Internship Report (15 ECTS), unless an internship has been chosen in the first semester. 5.2 Study activities in the programme as a whole Object The activities in Chemistry are listed first, followed by Molecular Biology. Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Mixtures and Separation (Chemistry) English Course 5 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of concepts and models to describe pure phases and mixtures. Knowledge of selected physical chemical properties of pure phases and mixtures. Knowledge of methods to determine selected physical chemical properties of pure phases and mixtures. Knowledge of chromatographic methods. Knowledge of purification methods. Skills Skills to correctly follow a protocol for a measurement method to determine selected physical chemical properties of pure phases and mixtures. Skills in observing data obtained by chromatographic methods. Skills in obtaining reproducible results. Skills in interpreting the observed data obtained by 10

12 chromatographic methods. Skills in the correct and safe use of laboratory equipment. Skills to analyse and interpret observed data in the colligative properties of mixtures. Competencies Competency to regard pure phases and mixtures from a thermodynamic point of view. Competency to select and implement relevant instrument-dependent quantitative analytical methods. Competency to analyse and interpret observed data obtained by chromatographic methods. Overall content Requirements for participation Conditions for being allowed to take the examination Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Assessment Moderation Mixtures, separation and purification Reading proficiency in English is required. The student must have participated satisfactorily in at least 80% of the experimental/practical parts of the course, with associated analysis and interpretation of data. 30-minute individual oral test (including assessment), which will include the compiled reports. Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. Individual Seven-point scale Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Requirements for participation Special Area of Chemistry A (Chemistry) English Course 5 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of a special area of chemistry. Knowledge of a specific chemical approach to a subject area. Skills Skills to utilise chemical concepts and models in a specific context. Skills to consider chemical reactions and structures in a given matrix. Competencies Competency to read and understand scientific literature within a special area of chemistry. Competency to analyse the chemical reactivity of a particular class of substances in a given matrix. Competency to evaluate the properties of chemical compounds in a given context or matrix. The structure and physical and chemical properties of special chemical classes. Chemical reactions in complex matrices. Lectures, theoretical exercises, problem solving, laboratory exercises and 3-8 brief written reports/assignments. General mastery of basic chemical models and chemical empiricism. 11

13 Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Oral examination. The oral examination also covers written assignments and reports compiled during the course. The duration of the examination is 30 minutes, including assessment. Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. Individual Personal notes, own reports and assignments. Pass/Fail Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Requirements for participation Special Area of Chemistry B (Chemistry) English Course 5 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of a special area of chemistry. Knowledge of a specific chemical approach to a subject area. Skills Skills to utilise chemical concepts and models in a specific context. Skills to consider chemical reactions and structures in a given matrix. Competencies Competency to read and understand scientific literature within a special area of chemistry. Competency to analyse the chemical reactivity of a particular class of substances in a given matrix. Competency to evaluate the properties of chemical compounds in a given context or matrix. The structure and physical and chemical properties of special chemical classes. Chemical reactions in complex matrices. Lectures, theoretical exercises, problem solving, laboratory exercises and 3-8 brief written reports/assignments. General mastery of basic chemical models and chemical empiricism. Oral examination. The student is given a 2½ day (60 hour) home assignment prior to the examination. Form of examination The oral examination begins with a presentation of the home assignment, and is followed by a conversation which may cover written assignments and reports prepared during the course. The duration of the examination is 30 minutes, including assessment. Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. 12

14 Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual Personal notes, own reports and assignments. Pass/Fail Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Requirements for participation Special Area of Chemistry C (Chemistry) English Course 5 ECTS Knowledge Skills Knowledge of a special area of chemistry. Knowledge of a specific chemical approach to a subject area. Skills to utilise chemical concepts and models in a specific context. Skills to consider chemical reactions and structures in a given matrix. Competencies Competency to read and understand scientific literature within a special area of chemistry. Competency to analyse the chemical reactivity of a particular class of substances in a given matrix. Competency to evaluate the properties of chemical compounds in a given context or matrix. The structure and physical and chemical properties of special chemical classes. Chemical reactions in complex matrices. Lectures, theoretical exercises, problem solving, laboratory exercises and written reports/assignments. General mastery of basic chemical models and chemical empiricism. Written, closed examination of three hours duration. The examination questions may refer to exercises/assignments and written responses and reports compiled during the course. Form of examination Re-examination usually takes the same form as the ordinary examination, but the Study Board may choose a different examination form. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation If the re-examination is an oral examination, it takes the form of a dialogue between the student, the examiner and the internal moderator. The examination has a duration of 30 minutes, including assessment. Individual Textbooks, personal notes, own reports and assignments and calculation aids. Pass/Fail Internal 13

15 Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Project in Models and Methods (Chemistry) Danish Project 15 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of those aspects of chemistry that are relevant to the chosen problem. Knowledge of relevant experimental / theoretical / analytical methods for the chosen problem. Understanding of the experimental / theoretical / analytical methods used in the project. Skills Skills to plan and carry out an experimental / theoretical / analytical work in the field of chemistry. Skills to analyse and present the results obtained. Skills to relate in a critical manner to the strengths and weaknesses of the applied methods. Skills to communicate the results obtained to a selected audience. Competencies Competency to formulate a non-trivial representative chemical problem that can be illuminated using accessible methods and techniques. Competency to familiarise oneself with a problem area through studying textbooks and scientific literature. Competency to critically discuss the significance of the results achieved and place them in relation to selected scientific literature in the area. Competency to reflect on the function of the subject of chemistry as a social, cultural, scientific, communicative or educational activity. Students formulate a problem statement under the guidance of the associated teacher, on the basis of relevant methods and models. The problem statement should be selected with a realistic ambition of being able to reach the research front during the project period. The project must include a significant element of design and execution of relevant experiments or calculations to illustrate the project s problem statement and to provide arguments for the choice of methods and models used, and the omission of others. The project work concludes in a written project report which must include adequate instructions and guidance to the techniques and procedures used, and a discussion of the data obtained. The project is conducted in groups of 2-6 students under the guidance of the associated teacher. 14

16 The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The examination is based on the project report. The examination is introduced with individual presentations by the students. The examination takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner and the internal moderator in such a way as to ensure the possibility of individual assessment. Students are examined on the basis of the whole project report. An individual assessment is undertaken of each student s performance. The assessment consists of a combined assessment of the project report and the oral presentation. Form of examination The duration of the examination is 30 minutes per student, including assessment. The project report must be provided with a cover page stating the title, project participant(s), supervisor(s), programme and semester. There must also be a table of contents, an abstract and a bibliography. The report must be between 20 and 50 standard pages in length, on the basis of 2,400 characters (incl. spaces) per page, excluding the front page, table of contents, bibliography and any appendices. The project report must be written in an easily legible font. A report that fails to meet these requirements may be rejected as the basis for the project examination, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Students whose project reports have been rejected due to deviation from the size requirement will be given 24 hours to adapt the report to the required size, after which the project report is resubmitted. Group examination or individual examination Assessment Moderation Group examination Seven-point scale Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Project-oriented Internship Report (Chemistry) Danish Internship 15 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of those aspects of chemistry that are relevant to the chosen problem. Knowledge of relevant experimental / theoretical / analytical methods for the chosen problem. Understanding of the experimental / theoretical / analytical methods used in the project. Knowledge of those areas of business life in which work is performed in a professional sphere encompassed by chemistry. Skills Skills to plan and carry out an experimental / theoretical / analytical work in the field of chemistry. Skills to analyse and present the results obtained. Skills to relate in a critical manner to the strengths and 15

17 Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods weaknesses of the applied methods. Skills to communicate the results obtained to a selected audience. The ability to reflect critically on the practice of a specific workplace on the basis of the theories and methods used in chemistry. Competencies Competency to formulate a non-trivial representative chemical problem that can be illuminated using accessible methods and techniques. Competency to critically discuss the significance of the results achieved and place them in relation to selected scientific literature in the area. Competency to reflect on the function of the subject of chemistry as a social, cultural, scientific, communicative or educational activity. Competency to be able to participate actively and independently in solving tasks for organisations or companies where the professional skill and competencies acquired from the study of chemistry will help to create value for the organisation or company. Competency to engage in dialogue with other professional groups about how one s own knowledge and skills can contribute to qualified task solution. The internship is intended to give students an opportunity to try out their professional profiles in practice and enhance their employment possibilities. The internship must give the student an opportunity to obtain practical experience of working professionally with issues in the field of chemistry. The student must compile an internship project that addresses an issue of chemistry that is relevant to the internship and to the tasks that the student has undertaken. The internship project must include a significant component of reflection on the function of the subject of chemistry in relation to the internship workplace, including the methods and models used to provide an answer to the problem statement. The project work concludes in a written internship project report, which must include adequate instructions and guidance to the techniques, reflections and procedures used, and a discussion of the data obtained. As a rule, students arrange their own internships. The student will be assigned an internship project supervisor from Chemistry. A preliminary meeting is held with the supervisor. The supervisor assists with concluding the necessary agreements with the workplace, including a written internship agreement between the supervisor, student and workplace, which must also be signed by the supervisor. The supervisor assesses the proposed internship venue and ensures that the functions that the student is to carry out are of a character that will ensure learning and skills enhancement for the student. The supervisor helps the student to establish an academic foundation, undertake knowledge production in connection with the internship, and summarise the practical experience and knowledge acquired in an internship project. The internship project has the character of an ordinary project report with case-based knowledge, with the case in this instance being the internship venue s organisation and/or the tasks that the intern has solved. The internship venue can also help to provide guidance to the student. 16

18 The internship in Chemistry is assessed by an oral examination. The examination is based on the internship report. The examination begins with an individual presentation by the student, on the basis of pre-supplied questions, and takes the form of a conversation between the student, the examiner and the internal moderator. Form of examination The student is examined on the basis of the whole project report, in particular the element of reflection. This means that questions may be posed within the entire academic field covered by the project. The grade awarded is based on a combined assessment of both the internship project and the oral examination. The internship report must be provided with a cover page stating the title, project participant(s), supervisor(s), programme and semester. There must also be a table of contents, an abstract and a bibliography. The report must be between 20 and 50 standard pages in length, on the basis of 2,400 characters (incl. spaces) per page, excluding the front page, table of contents, bibliography and any appendices. The project report must be written in an easily legible font. A report that fails to meet these requirements may be rejected as the basis for the project examination, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Students whose project reports have been rejected due to deviation from the size requirement will be given 24 hours to adapt the report to the required size, after which the project report is resubmitted. Group examination or individual examination Assessment Moderation The duration of the examination is 30 minutes, including assessment. Individual Seven-point scale Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Organic Chemistry (Chemistry) English Course 10 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of the nomenclature of organic chemistry. Skills Knowledge of the structure of organic chemical compounds. Knowledge of the reactivity of organic chemical compounds. Skills to handle organic compounds safely. Skills to carry out chemical synthesis in accordance with a protocol. Skills to perform measurements and experiments involving organic compounds. Competencies 17

19 Overall content Teaching and working methods Competency to describe the reaction mechanisms of organic chemical reactions. Competency to interpret measurements of organic chemical compounds. Competency to interpret measurements and results deriving from experiments with organic chemical compounds. The structure of organic chemical compounds. Functional groups and their reactivity and reactions. Reaction mechanisms. Identification of reaction products on the basis of measurement data. Lectures, theoretical exercises, problem solving and laboratory exercises. Four-hour, written, invigilated examination. The examination questions may refer to exercises/assignments and written responses and reports compiled during the course. Form of examination Re-examination usually takes the same form as the ordinary examination, but the Study Board may choose a different examination form. If the re-examination is an oral examination, it takes the form of a dialogue between the student, the examiner and the moderator. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation The oral examination will be based on randomly-drawn questions. The student is given one hour of preparation time, including drawing the examination question, without examination aids. The student starts the examination by giving a brief presentation (maximum five minutes) in response to the examination question. The examination has a duration of 45 minutes, including assessment. Individual Textbooks, notes, personal notes, calculator. Seven-point scale External Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Inorganic Chemistry (Chemistry) English Course 5 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of the elements in the periodic system and their compounds. Skills Knowledge of molecules, salts, and co-ordination compounds. Knowledge of metal ion-ligand interactions. Skills to handle inorganic compounds safely. Skills to carry out chemical synthesis in accordance with a protocol. Skills to perform measurements and experiments involving inorganic compounds. Competencies 18

20 Competency to describe the stability and reactivity of coordination compounds. Competency to interpret measurements of co-ordination compounds. Competency to interpret measurements and results deriving from chemical experiments with co-ordination compounds. Overall content Teaching and working methods Requirements for participation The structure and bonding of inorganic chemical compounds. Formation of co-ordination compounds. Methods to describe the physical properties of co-ordination compounds. Identification of reaction products on the basis of measurement data. Lectures, theoretical exercises, problem solving and laboratory exercises. Basic knowledge of the structure, nomenclature and reactivity of inorganic chemical compounds, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, and binding theory. Four-hour, written, invigilated examination. The examination questions may refer to exercises/assignments and written responses and reports compiled during the course. Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Re-examination usually takes the same form as the ordinary examination, but the Study Board may choose a different examination form. If the re-examination is an oral examination, it takes the form of a dialogue between the student, the examiner and the internal moderator. The oral re-examination will be based on randomlydrawn questions. The student is given one hour of preparation time, including drawing the examination question, without examination aids. The student starts the examination by giving a brief presentation (maximum five minutes) in response to the examination question. The examination has a duration of 45 minutes, including assessment. Individual Textbooks, notes, personal notes, calculator. Seven-point scale Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Advanced Chemical Methods A (Chemistry) English Elective course 5 ECTS 19

21 Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Requirements for participation Form of examination Knowledge Knowledge of purposive chemical methods. Knowledge of specific methods to obtain chemical data. Skills Skills to carry out measurements, experiments and simulations using purposive chemical methods. Skills to operate instruments and process data obtained by specific chemical methods. Skills to obtain relevant data through purposive chemical methods. Competencies Competency to interpret data and measurement results obtained by specific chemical methods. Competency to incorporate data obtained by purposive chemical methods in chemical problems. Competency to assess one s own data and those of others, obtained by specific chemical methods. Principles and background for specific chemical methods. Instrumentation and special techniques for specific chemical methods. Practice-oriented procedures for purposive chemical methods. Lectures, theoretical exercises, problem solving, laboratory exercises and 3-8 brief written reports/assignments. General mastery of basic chemical models and chemical empiricism. Oral examination. The oral examination also covers written assignments and reports compiled during the course. The oral examination will be based on randomly-drawn questions. The student is given 30 minutes for preparation, including drawing the examination question. The duration of the examination is 30 minutes, including assessment. Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual Personal notes, own reports and assignments. Pass/Fail Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Advanced Chemical Methods B (Chemistry) English Elective course 5 ECTS 20

22 Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Requirements for participation Form of examination Knowledge Knowledge of purposive chemical methods. Knowledge of specific methods to obtain chemical data. Skills Skills to carry out measurements, experiments and simulations using purposive chemical methods. Skills to operate instruments and process data obtained by specific chemical methods. Skills to obtain relevant data through purposive chemical methods. Competencies Competency to interpret data and measurement results obtained by specific chemical methods. Competency to incorporate data obtained by purposive chemical methods in chemical problems. Competency to assess one s own data and those of others, obtained by specific chemical methods. Principles and background for specific chemical methods. Instrumentation and special techniques for specific chemical methods. Practice-oriented procedures for purposive chemical methods. Lectures, theoretical exercises, problem solving, laboratory exercises and 3-8 brief written reports/assignments. General mastery of basic chemical models and chemical empiricism. Oral examination. The student is given a 2½ day (60 hour) home assignment prior to the examination. The oral examination begins with a presentation of the home assignment, and may subsequently cover written assignments and reports prepared during the course. The duration of the examination is 30 minutes, including assessment. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Re-examination takes the same form as the ordinary examination. Individual Personal notes, own reports and assignments. Pass/Fail Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Advanced Chemical Methods C (Chemistry) English Elective course 5 ECTS 21

23 Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Requirements for participation Knowledge Knowledge of purposive chemical methods. Knowledge of specific methods to obtain chemical data. Skills Skills to carry out measurements, experiments and simulations using purposive chemical methods. Skills to operate instruments and process data obtained by specific chemical methods. Skills to obtain relevant data through purposive chemical methods. Competencies Competency to interpret data and measurement results obtained by specific chemical methods. Competency to incorporate data obtained by purposive chemical methods in chemical problems. Competency to assess one s own data and those of others, obtained by specific chemical methods. Principles and background for specific chemical methods. Instrumentation and special techniques for specific chemical methods. Practice-oriented procedures for purposive chemical methods. Lectures, theoretical exercises, problem solving, laboratory exercises and written reports/assignments. General mastery of basic chemical models and chemical empiricism. Three-hour written, invigilated examination. The examination questions may refer to exercises/assignments and written responses and reports compiled during the course. Form of examination Re-examination normally takes the same form as the ordinary examination, but the Study Board may choose a different examination form. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation If the re-examination is an oral examination, it takes the form of a dialogue between the student, the examiner and the moderator. The examination has a duration of 30 minutes, including assessment. Individual Personal notes, own reports and assignments. Pass/Fail Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology (Molecular Biology) English Elective course 5 ECTS 22

24 Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge Knowledge of the organisation and regulation of multicellular systems, including embryonic development, stem cells and the nervous system. Knowledge of the organisation and regulation of processes within and between eukaryotic cells, including the cell cycle, differentiation, mobility, apoptosis and cancer. Understanding of how experiments have contributed to current knowledge of specialised cellular mechanisms. Skills Skills to describe the structure and function of molecules in the eukaryotic cell that are important for the regulation of cellular growth and intercellular interaction. Skills to describe in detail the function of proteins in eukaryotic cells, such as receptors, morphogens and cytoskeleton. Competencies Competency to carry out a theoretical review of the latest scientific literature in the field of advanced eukaryotic cell biology. Competency to formulate new scientific hypotheses as the starting-point for a thesis project in eukaryotic cell biology. Overall content Teaching and working methods Theoretical course in advanced eukaryotic cell biology, intended to equip students with knowledge of the regulation of cellular growth and intercellular interaction. Lectures and joint review of set exercises. Written, closed examination of three hours duration. Form of examination Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Re-examination: Individual oral examination with 30 minutes preparation time, without examination aids except language dictionaries and non-programmable calculators. The duration of the examination is 30 minutes, including assessment. Individual Only non-programmable calculator and language dictionaries Seven-point scale Internal Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Eukaryotic Cell Biology (Molecular Biology) English Compulsory course 5 ECTS 23

25 Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Overall content Teaching and working methods Knowledge Knowledge of the organisation and function of chromosomes, membranes and organelles, intracellular protein sorting and vesicular traffic in the eukaryotic cell. Skills Knowledge of the organisation and regulation of processes within and between eukaryotic cells, including cell division, signal transduction and gene expression. Knowledge of how experiments have contributed to current knowledge about cellular mechanisms. Skills in describing the role of proteins and nucleic acids in cell division, transcription and translation in eukaryotic cells. Skills to describe in detail the function of proteins in eukaryotic cells, such as receptors, transport proteins, ion channels and structural proteins. Competencies Competency to carry out a theoretical review of the latest scientific literature in the field of eukaryotic cell biology. Competency to formulate new scientific hypotheses as the starting-point for a thesis project in eukaryotic cell biology. Theoretical course in eukaryotic cell biology, intended to equip students with broad knowledge of the formation of cellular compartments and organelles, and of cellular regulatory mechanisms. Lectures and joint review of set exercises. Written, invigilated examination of three hours duration. Re-examination usually takes the same form as the ordinary examination, but the Study Board may choose a different examination form. Form of examination If the re-examination is an oral examination, it takes the form of a dialogue between the student, the examiner and the moderator. The examination has a duration of 30 minutes, including assessment. The student is given 30 minutes preparation time without examination aids. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual Only non-programmable calculator and language dictionaries Seven-point scale External Title Teaching language Type ECTS credits Experimental Biotechnology (Molecular Biology) English Compulsory laboratory course 5 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of the possibilities of isolating, characterising and modifying genes and gene products. Knowledge of scientific studies of the properties of genes 24