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Place: Lund, Sweden Dates: 8 August 2010 to 21 August 2010 Season: summer10 Organised by: BEST Group Lund University: Lund University, Faculty of Engineering	Type: BEST Course on Technology Fee: 45.0 euro. Convert to BGN Bulgaria Leva HRK Croatia Kuna CSK Czech Republic Koruna EUR Euro DKK Denmark Kroner EEK Estonia Kroon HUF Hungary Forint ISK Iceland Kronur LVL Latvia Lat LTL Lithuania Litas MKD Macedonia (FYR) Denar NOK Norway Kroner PLZ Poland Zloty RON Romania Leu RSD Serbia Dinar RUR Russia Rubles SKK Slovakia Koruna SEK Sweden Krona CHF Switzerland Francs TRL Turkey Liras UAH Ukraine Hryvna GBP United Kingdom Pounds USD United States Dollars Depending on the country of your university, the amount of fee can be lower. [Read more] Application until: 11 Apr 2010 at 23:00 CEST Application deadline has passed.
Academic Highlights
Participation requirements: Prior knowledge required (The participants are expected to have taken basic courses in microbiology, biochemistry, and chemical engineering and should have studied at least four semesters at the university. ) Academic complexity: Intermediate [Read more] Working time: 40 hours (estimated)

General description

For two weeks this summer we give you the chance to visit the wonderful nature of Sweden, party, dance, sing, smile and learn about biotechnology.

Biotechnology have proven to be a useful tool to handle old and avoid future environmental problems and during the course you will learn about the use of microorganisms and enzymes. Through lectures on topics such as waste water treatment, soil remediation and off-gas treatment the potential of biotechnology as a solution to both old and new problems will be demonstrated.

You will also learn about the use of biotechnology in developing more environmental friendly products and processes as well as biotechnological production of energy carriers (methane, ethanol and hydrogen) from renewable resources.

Besides the academic part you will get to visit Sweden, where polar bears roam the streets, try the ancient viking drink mead, experience ALL of Sweden's holidays and party all night long. Do you want to join us? Apply Now!!!

Academic information

• Content and topics: Environmental biotechnology, enzyme technology, bioprocess technology, biorefineries, biotechnological production of energy carriers, green chemsitry, life cycle assesment
• Learning goals and objectives: To give an insight of the possibilities of biotechnology in the sustainable society.
• Examination type: Active participation in the seminars. Oral presentation. Attendance.
• Number of ECTS credits issued: 3.0 [Read more]

Information for applicants

• Selection criteria for participants: Interest in the topic and motivation letter. Some prior knowledge in microbiology, biochemistry, and chemical engineering is required.

Practical arrangements

All of these are covered by the event fee.

• Lodging during the event: Student dorms
• Food during the event: 3 meals /day of which 1-2 are warm, cooked meals
• Transportation during the event: Bus, public transport.

More information

For more information about this event, check out the following links (these links lead to outside this website - if they turn out to be unavailable, please try again later):

• Event website: http://www.tlth.se/best/courses/summer/2010/
• Event schedule: http://www.tlth.se/best/courses/summer/2010/schedule/
• Event survival guide: http://www.tlth.se/best/courses/summer/2010/survival/