Høst 2017

MBI-3006 Biotechnology - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for medisinsk biologi

Type of course

The course can be taken as an elective course by students following the master programme in biomedicine. The course may also be taken by single course students, who meet the pre-requisites.

Course contents

A definition of Biotechnology is:The application of science and technology to living organisms, as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge, goods and services.

The course will cover biotechnological production of knowledge, goods and service in medicine, nutrition, agriculture, industry and environment. Topics will include: recombinant DNA technology and gene expression, genetically engineering, genomics, RNAomics, proteomics, metabolic engineering, peptide and protein design, genetic modified organisms, transgenic animals as disease models, development of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals, high throughput screening, molecular modelling, pharmacogenetics and genomics , personalized diagnostics and therapy, nanotechnology, biofuels and biomass, bioremidation, issues concerning regulation, patenting, ethics and safety.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic Countries: 1st of June.

Admission requirements

3-year bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification in Biomedicine. An additional requirement is specialization in biomedical topics (i.e. biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell-and molecular biology, human physiology, immunology, microbiology and pharmacology) worth a minimum of 80 ECTS

Applicationcode (nordic applicants): 9371

The minimum average grade requirement is:

C - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand
B - for bachelo's degree or equivalent issued in all other countries

Objective of the course

The student should be able to;

Describe relevant, basic scientific disciplines and how they may be integrated into biotechnology.
Describe in some details specific methods and techniques and explain their practical applications in biotechnology.
Give an oral presentation of recent advances in biotechnology based on scientific articles.

Language of instruction

English.

Teaching methods

The course will consist of lectures and student seminars.

Assessment

4 hour written exam, graded alphabetically A-F.

Students must pass the coursework requirements in the form of a student presentation in order to be able to attend the final examination.

A re-sit exam/postponed exam will be arranged early in the following semester, for candidates who failed the exam, or who, for valid reasons, were unable to attend.

Date for examination

Written examination 21.11.2017

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.