Course syllabus

Genteknik
Gene Technology

KBKF01, 7,5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2021/22
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2021-04-14

General Information

Main field: Biotechnology.
Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: B3
Elective Compulsory for: MBIO1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The aim of the course is to give the student the ability to understand and critically examine gene technologies.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course addresses gene modification of bacterial, yeast, plant and animal cells. Applications in chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries are emphasised. The laboratory part of the course includes the most frequently used methods in gene technology embracing isolation and mapping of DNA, PCR, vector construct, transformation and hybridisation.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Active participation in practicals, written report, oral presentation of a literature task and written exam.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Parts
Code: 0117. Name: Gene Technology, Theory.
Credits: 6. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination. Contents: The course deals with the genetic and physiological prerequisites for gene modification of bacterial, yeast, plant and animal cells. Applications in chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries are emphasised.
Code: 0217. Name: Gene Technology, Practicals.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Active participation in practicals and written report. Contents: The laboratory part of the course includes the most frequently used methods in gene technology embracing isolation and mapping of DNA, PCR, vector construct, transformation and hybridisation.

Admission

Admission requirements:

Assumed prior knowledge: KBKF15 Biochemistry
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KBK041

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Dr. Catherine Paul, catherine.paul@tmb.lth.se
Course coordinator: Dr. Magnus Carlquist, magnus.carlquist@tmb.lth.se
Examinator: Lei Ye, lei.ye@tbiokem.lth.se
Course coordinator: Sofia Marmon, sofia.marmon@tbiokem.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.tbiokem.lth.se
Further information: The course is given in collaboration between the divisions of Pure and Applied Biochemistry and Applied Microbiology.