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CBMS300: Molecular Biotechnology

This unit provides an overview of contemporary biotechnology, emphasising the molecular point of view. Several examples will be provided to demonstrate how the basic molecular sciences taught at academia translate into environmental and industrial applications as well as better health and wealth. We will touch upon functional genomics and proteomics, discuss the use of surrogate hosts for protein production, look into the roles of sugars on proteins and cells, have a go at forensics and review applications of fluorescence in biotechnology. Students will carry out hands-on laboratory work applying recombinant DNA techniques, visualise organisms and molecules using fluorescence and confocal microscopy and assess production capabilities of an industrially exploited fungal cell factory.

Credit Points:3
Contact Hours:6
When Offered: D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
Staff Contact: Professor Helena Nevalainen
Prerequisites:

(CBMS215(P) or BIOL215(P)) and (CBMS224(P) or BIOL224(P))

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Unit Designations: Technology
Science
Medical Sciences
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By: - Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences

 
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