| 27221 Molecular Biotechnology |
| Danish title: Molekylær bioteknologi |
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Language: English ECTS-creditpoints: 5, External examination.
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| Type: , open university, food engineering |
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Exam schedule:
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F4-B (jun 06 2002) |
| Recommended semester: 7th - 9th semester (civil), 6th or 7th semester (diplom) |
| Scope and form: Lectures. |
| Evaluation: Written exam
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| Examination: 13-scale |
| Previous course: C2440, 24775, 24240 |
| Prerequisites: 24101 / 24773, 24210 / 24783 |
| No credit points with: C2440, 24240 |
| Aim: To give the students an insight into the potential applications of molecular biotechnology in industry, foodindustry, agriculture and medicine; to enable students to read the pertaining scientific literature. |
| Contents: Introduction to recombinant DNA technology, its tools, organisms and host / vector systems; safety / containment matters; gene structure; regulation of genetic engineering; gene libraries; specific applications regarding e.g. biopesticides, biological containment, transgenic plants, startercultures, vaccines, diagnostics and prospects in these areas. |
| Contact: Per Klemm, building 301, (+45) 4525 2506, per.klemm@biocentrum.dtu.dk |
| Department: 027 BioCentrum-DTU |
| Keywords: Genetic Engineering, Genetically Modified Organisms, Transgenic Organisms, novel foods, applied microbiology |
| Updated: 17-12-2001 |
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