BIOTECHNOLOGY
 
Taught in 3rd year Laboratory and food technologySection medical laboratory technology
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 75.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract?
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer  
Reference GGLVTM03A00115
 
Key words
Biotechnology

Objectives
- understanding of the structure, synthesis and function of DNA/ RNA in the eukaryotic cell system.
- insight in the different control mechanisms of gene expression
- insight in the possibilities of genetic engineering in agriculture, farmaceutical industries, cancer research and the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary diseases

Topics
- structure/ function of DNA and chromosomes
- structure/ function of RNA
- gene expression control mechanisms
- cell division (meiose/mitose)
- DNA - technology: enzymes, cloningvectors, antisense mihledides, expression systems
- mutations and cancer
- hybridisation techniques, PCR, cloning strategies, FISH, gene mapping, DNA sequencing

Prerequisites
courses of the 1st and 2nd year

Final Objectives


Materials used
scientific & technical literature

Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
lectures
demonstrations
case studies
individual reports

Assessment
Oral examination
Others

Lecturer(s)
Els VAN MECHELEN