Key words
Objectives
To give insight in different genetic identification techniques. Emphasis will be given not only to the theoretical background, but also practical applications will be discussed
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of plant biotechnology
Topics
Basic principles of amplification and detection of DNA and RNA; different genetic identification techniques (PCR, NASBA, RFLP, CAPS, RAPD, AFLP, ...); applications (detection and identification of GMOs, detection of micro-organisms in food, identification of plant cultivars, ....)
Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises
Materials used
Teacher's course; school library materials
Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment
Assessment
Scoring system: written examination, written tests, oral examination
Study costs
± 6,2 Euro
Lecturer(s)
K. Messens
Language
Dutch
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