BTH3752 · Molecular biology and biotechnology

Overview

This unit focuses on molecular biology methodology, transcriptomics and proteomics, which underpin commercial developments in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry. Advanced techniques for gene manipulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and techniques for investigating gene and protein function, including mutagenesis, RNA interference and expression profiling, will be considered. Industrial and research applications of these technologies, such as genetic manipulation of plants and animals, gene therapy, multi-omics studies, and personalized medicine will be explored.

Areas of study: Applied microbiology Biotechnology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Discuss the molecular basis of a wide range of technologies for gene manipulation and proteomic analysis;
2. Apply your knowledge to the pursuit of current scientific problems in industry, medicine, and research;
3. Critically evaluate a variety of approaches to a particular scientific or industrial problem;
4. Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of techniques commonly used in biotechnology and in the interpretation of data acquired by these techniques;
5. Demonstrate advanced scientific writing skills including capability to integrate knowledge learned from lectures and practical classes as well as to meet the expectations of academic writing.

Workload

• 1 hour of lecture (online, self study); • 2 hours of workshops (scheduled); • 3 hours of laboratory (scheduled) and • 6 hours of independent study per week

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.