GENETIC ENGINEERING
| Title | ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ / GENETIC ENGINEERING |
| Code | GM.MGB.5.4 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Elena Drosopoulou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001168 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 160
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriakī Viología, Genetikī kai Viotechnología | Elective Courses | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Perivallontikī Viología | Elective Courses | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Genikī | Elective Courses | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600167872
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Βιολογίας |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Ι1 "ΜΠΑΜΠΑΛΩΝΑΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ" (207) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 12:00 έως 14:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600167872
- At the Website of the School: http://www.bio.auth.gr/content/genetike-mekhanike
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=5962
- OpenCourses (eClass): https://opencourses.auth.gr/courses/OCRS473/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge on genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry
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 autonomously
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction - Classic and modern definition of the gene-Transcription units- Molecular structure of chromosomes (prokaryotic-eukaryotic) - Molecular genetics of yeast - Yeast Artificial Chromosomes (YACs) - Restriction mapping- Cloning Vectors - Genetic libraries - Modern Genetic Engineering Techniques (DNA, RNA, proteins) - The -OMIC technology: Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics - Applications of the recombinant DNA technology.
Keywords
restriction mapping, cloning, genetic libraries, blotting, PCR, sequencing, yeast genetics, omics, recombinant DNA applications
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Power point presentations, e-learning
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 30 | 1.2 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 12 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 54 | 2.2 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 24 | 1.0 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams on the subjects of the course (80%)
written presentation of the results of the laboratory practice (20%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Watson, J., Myers, R.M., Caudy, A.A., Witkowski, J.A. 2007. Aνασυνδυασμένο DNA - Γονίδια και γονιδιώματα - Μια συνοπτική παρουσίαση. Τρίτη αγγλική έκδοση, πρώτη ελληνική έκδοση. Ακαδημαϊκές εκδόσεις Ι. Μπάσδρα & ΣΙΑ, Αλεξανδρούπολη.
Additional bibliography for study
Ηλεκτρονικό υλικό στο e-learning
1. Σκούρας, Ζ. 1997. Ειδικά Θέματα Γενετικής - Γενετική Μηχανική. Έκδοση: Υπηρεσία Δημοσιευμάτων Α.Π.Θ.
2. ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ, Διαφάνειες των διαλέξεων.
3. ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ-ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΑΚΗ ΑΣΚΗΣΗ, Χαρτογράφηση DNA ανασυνδυασμένου λ βακτριοφάγου με ενδονουκλεάσες περιορισμού, Ζ. Γ. Σκούρας, Ε. Δροσοπούλου.
Last Update
19-01-2021
