Course
Methods in Biotechnology (BIO520)
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2013-2014. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
BIO520
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Timeplan
Content
Practical course in protein purification, plasmid isolation, restrictions enzymes, transformation, cell and tissue culture, PCR.
Learning outcome
The student will acquire basic experience on PCR, transformation of bacteria, isolation of plasmids, production of recombinant protein, purification and detection of the protein product by immunological methods. The student will know how to work under axenic conditions, and grow seedlings in vitro. Furthermore, the student will know how to extract and measure pigments. The student will know basics in signal transduction (kinases, phosphatases). The student will have training in writing a scientific report.
Forkunnskapskrav
HSE-course for master students (TN501)
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted | Inspera assessment | 01.11.2013 | 29.11.2013 |
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Laboratory exercises, Projects with mandatory handing in of reports
Compulsory course attendance that must be completed and approved before access to the laboratory: Electronic Course in Health, Safety and Environment
Fagperson(er)
Coordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Dugassa Nemie-FeyissaHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreStudy Program Director:
Mark van der GiezenCourse coordinator:
Federico FenaroliMethod of work
2 hours lectures/laboratory review and 12 hours laboratory work during 7 weeks. Mandatory work demands (such as hand in assignments, lab- assignments, projects, etc) must be approved by subject teacher three weeks ahead of examination date.
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Methods in Biotechnology (BIO520_1) , Biotechnology, methods (MOT380_1) | 10 |
Åpent for
Master studies at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Emneevaluering
Form and/or discussion
Litteratur
Compendium in biotechnology. Biology, Campbell & Reece, selected chapters.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1