Applications of genetics and biotechnology to improve animal and plant organisms
| Title | ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΒΙΟΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΣΤΗ ΒΕΛΤΙΩΣΗ ΖΩΙΚΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΦΥΤΙΚΩΝ ΟΡΓΑΝΙΣΜΩΝ / Applications of genetics and biotechnology to improve animal and plant organisms |
| Code | G7 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Inactive |
| Course ID | 40001997 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600039659
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
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/1/600039659
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge on current genetic tecnhologies on identification and improvement of animals and plants
Knowledge on traceability issues
Understanding the position of Greece regarding animal and plant improvement in relation to Europe and the world
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course deals with current genetic and genomic technologies for the improvement in production and quality of animal and plant products.
Lectures deal with genetic identification of clonal parthenogenetic organisms, cloning of productive animals, production of genetically modified organisms as well as related bioethical, legal and society issues. Additionally issues regarding production of genetically modified plants and related environmental risks are discussed. Excursions to veterinary and plant productive facilities are included
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 18 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 6 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 74 |
Student Assessment
Description
Writing and presentation of an essay
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
Last Update
04-09-2013
