Molecular Biotechnology
| Title | Μοριακή Βιοτεχνολογία / Molecular Biotechnology |
| Code | ΜΧ035 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40003163 |
Programme of Study: PPS of School of Chemistry (2014-2015)
Registered students: 4
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600037980
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600037980
- Other:
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- ΜΧ031 Nucleic acids structure and function
- ΜΧ032 Structure and function of proteins
- ΜΧ033 Laboratory techniques in Biochemistry
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will gain comfort in handling issues pertaining to Molecular Biology and the practical applications of biotechnological interest
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Use of PCR and Reverse Transcriptase to clone and express genes
DNA synthesis from RNA using reverse transcription
DNA amplification with PCR
DNA cloning in appropriate expression vectors
Protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Biodegradable Biopolymers
Biosensors
1. Enzymatic biosensors
2. DNA biosensors
Plasmid DNA isolation with technological applications based on triplex helix
Biosurfactants
Keywords
Cloning, RT-PCR, Biotechnological applications
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Multimedia
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 210 | 8.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seminars | 60 | 2.4 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 21 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 9 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 300 | 12 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
16-10-2015
