Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED B/K
Date of Decision: 2024-04-17
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Technology
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Main field: Biotechnology
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: B3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
The aim of the course is to give the student the ability to understand and critically examine gene technologies, independently.
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
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 some of the most frequently used methods in gene technology, e.g. isolation and mapping of DNA, PCR, vector construct, transformation methods, CRISPR/Cas9, reporter gene (GFP) and flow cytometry.
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:
Active participation in practicals, written report, litterature task, 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.
Modules
Code: 0117. Name: Gene Technology, Theory.
Credits: 6.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Assessment: Oral presentation of a literature task and written exam.
The module includes: 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 - (U, G).
Assessment: Active participation in practicals and written report.
The module includes: The laboratory part of the course includes some of the most frequently used methods in gene technology, e.g. isolation and mapping of DNA, PCR, vector construct, transformation methods, CRISPR/Cas9, reporter gene (GFP) and flow cytometry.
Admission requirements:
Assumed prior knowledge: KBKF15 Biochemistry
Course coordinator: Dr. Catherine Paul,
catherine.paul@tmb.lth.se
Course coordinator: Magnus Carlquist,
magnus.carlquist@tmb.lth.se
Course coordinator: Sofia Marmon,
sofia.marmon@tbiokem.lth.se
Examinator: Lei Ye,
lei.ye@tbiokem.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.tbiokem.lth.se
The course is given in collaboration between the divisions of Pure and Applied Biochemistry and Applied Microbiology.
The course is based on independent work. The use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is permitted for self-study but may not be used for examination activities such as laboratory reports, assignments and exams.