MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
 
Lectured in 3rd year ChemistrySection biochemistry Optional course biotechnology
3de jaar Chemie optie biochemie
Theory [A] 26.0
Exercises [B] 39.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 156
Studypoints [E] 6
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Katrien STRUBBE
Reference TGCHCB03A23954
 
Key words
biochemistry, technology, biology, genetics

Objectives
Understanding the theoretical background and the practical methods of genetic manipulation.
Have the possibility to extrapolate the laboratorium experience into industrial production processes of biotechnological products.


Topics
1. the structure and organisation of genetic material
2. DNA research methods
3. manipulation of genes
4. examples of industrial processes of biotechnological products in different sectors
5. oncogenes
6. gene therapy and transgenic organisms
practical exercises: isolation, characterisation and manipulation of DNA, genes, cells and tissues


Prerequisites


Final Objectives


Materials used
- teacher's course
- background information
- scientific & technical literature


Study costs
5 euro and the costs of visiting biotechnological industrial activities
recommanded : a book of molecular cell biology ( price on the average of 55 euro)

Study guidance


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- exercises
- individual reports
- home study


Assessment
- Scoring system :
Theory
oral examination
Practical
permanent evaluation

Lecturer(s)
Katrien Strubbe