Key words
Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics
Objectives
The biotechnology is an innovative technology, which improve life in several fields: environment, medicine, production of food and of food additives, life quality, ..
Topics
The DNA molecule is the molecular basis.
Natural processes of replication and of repair are the basis f gene manipulations and of recombinant technology.
Gene expression control in prokaryotes.
An overview of specific techniques in genomics.
In the practical courses :
Separation and purification of genomic nucleic acids, plasmids.
Detection and quantification of nucleic acids, isolated and in situations.
Prerequisites
Profound knowledge of enzymology and biochemistry.
Final Objectives
General scientific competences:
The student should be able to understand biotechniques and to implement this in molecular biological processes.
General technical objectives :
Students should be able to perform some skills in molecular work.
General competences:
Understand molecular reaction mechanisms and place them in biotechnological processes.
Gave a critical view on biotechnical manipulations.
Materials used
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The book ‘Molecular Cell Biology’ edited by Lodish et all. (Freeman Company last Edition).
Teacher’s course for practical and theoretical course.
Study costs
Cost: 70 – 75 EUR for the book
and € 9 for the teacher course
Study guidance
Possibility to consult the teacher after the lecture or by appointment, and during the lab exercises.
Electronic: http://docent.hogent.be
Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises.
Assessment
Oral examination for the theoretical course : 80 %
Permanent evaluation for the exercises : 20%
A weighted average is used to compute the final score for a training item.
However, if a student gains a score of 7 or less on 20 on one of the different courses (parts of training items), he proves that his skill for certain subcompetences is insufficient. Consequently, one can turn from the arithmetical calculation of the final assignment of quotas of a training item and the new marks can be awarded on consensus.
Lecturer(s)
Katrien Strubbe and Leo Nollet
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