6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4020452FNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
This basic knowledge is then applied in the following concepts :
Genetic manipulation and recombinant DNA technology
Proteins as products
Medical biotechnology
Microbial biotechnology
Plant biotechnology
Animal biotechnology
The importance of regulations and ethics in biotechnology is highlighted
During the practicals (compulsory) we will answer the questions from previous examinations. There will also be a demonstration of the key techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, protein purification) to clone genes and to produce recombinant proteins. Course notes and powerpointpresentations will be available on the learning platform.
Complementary study material:
Book: 'Introduction to BIOTECHNOLOGY'
William J. Thieman & Michael A Palladino
Pearson/ Benjamin Cummings, 2009. (ISBN 0321589033/9780321589033)
Book: 'BIOCHEMISTRY' (fifth edition)
Jeremy M. Berg, John L? Tymoczko & Lubert Stryer
WH Freeman abd Co., 2002
The student knows the differences between prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses.
He/she is capable to explain the essential steps in DNA replication as well as those of transcription and translation
The student knows:
the routine methods to clone DNA in bacteria, the concepts in medical biotechnology, animal biotechnology, plant biotechnology, microbiology & food, fermentations, vaccine development.
The student is capable to evaluate critically the ethic aspects of biotechnology
The student knows the differences between prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses.
He/she is capable to explain the essential steps in DNA replication as well as those of transcription and translation
The student knows:
the routine methods to clone DNA in bacteria, the concepts in medical biotechnology, animal biotechnology, plant biotechnology,
The student knows the differences between prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses.
He/she is capable to explain the essential steps in DNA replication as well as those of transcription and translation
The student knows:
the routine methods to clone DNA in bacteria, the concepts in medical biotechnology, animal biotechnology, plant biotechnology, microbiology & food, fermentations, vaccine development.
The student is capable to evaluate critically the ethic aspects of biotechnology
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Oral examination, with possibility for short rehearsal (30-45min) with course notes (open book examination)
Students receive 3 questions:
One question assesses the knowledge of the student to convert an minoacid sequence (protein) into its nucleotide sequence (gene, DNA) and to design PCR primers to amplify the gene and to clone it.
Additional questions evaluate the knowledge and insight about the chapters discussed during the courses.
Examples:
What are the possibilities, problems and risks with gene therapy?
Wat are fatty acids, lipids, membranes, carbohydrates and sugars? what is their role, function, and importance in living cells?
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Business Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Business Engineering: Business and Technology: Standaard traject