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| Previous course: C2440 |
| Offered by:
Department of Microbiology
(IM) |
| No credit points with: C2440 |
| Prerequisite: 24101,24210 |
| Recommended semester:
7th - 9th semester |
| Scope and form: Lectures. |
| Examination:
Written exam
(13 point scale
) |
| Contact person: |
Per Klemm, IM, Building 301, Tel. +45 4525 2506 |
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| Aim: To give the students an insight into the potential applications of microbial genetics in industry, 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; mechanisms of protein secretion: gene banks; specific applications regarding biological containment vaccines and diagnostics; transgenic plants; prospects in these areas. |
