BTH2732 · Recombinant DNA technology

Overview

In order to carry out any DNA manipulation a large variety of enzymes and specialised techniques are used. This unit will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the nature and use of the "tools of the trade" applied routinely by molecular biologists. A wide variety of applications will be explored, ranging from bioinformatics analysis of genes to production of recombinant proteins as biopharmaceuticals in bacteria.

Areas of study: Applied microbiology Biotechnology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Discuss basic principles of recombinant DNA technology;
2. Select and apply practical techniques to achieve a range of experimental outcomes in molecular biology;
3. Give examples of the applications of recombinant DNA technology in medical and industrial settings;
4. Describe the application of biological databases in data storage;
5. Demonstrate skill in data mining;
6. Present, analyse and interpret experimental data.

Workload

• One hour workshop; • Three hours of laboratories (11 weeks) and • Eight to eight and a half-hours of independent study per week.

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