Key words
Genetically modified organisms, biotechnology
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give an overview of the production and applications of genetically engineered organisms and their industrial relevance
Prerequisites
Molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry and genetics
Topics
Methods and problems to construct genetically modified microorganisms, yeasts, plants and animals. An overview of application of these organisms in agriculture, food-science and pharmaceutical industry, of their industrial relevance and use for environmental sanitation
Teaching Methods
Lectures; differentiated class projects
Materials used
Syllabus, textbooks and scientific papers; websites
Study guidance
Additional information can always be asked
Assessment
Oral examination with written preparation
Study costs
30 Euro
Lecturer(s)
Kathy Messens, Els Palmans, Geertrui Vlaemynck, Stefaan Werbrouck
Language
Nederlands/ Engels
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