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Previous course: C2440
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No credit points with: C2440
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Prerequisite: 24101,24210
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Recommended semester: 7th - 9th semester
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Scope and form: Lectures.
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Examination: Written exam (13-scale)
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Contact person: | Per Klemm, Building 301, Tel. +45 4525 2506, email impk@pop.dtu.dk |
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Department: Department of Microbiology
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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.
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Contents: Introduction to recombinant DNA technology, its tools, organisms and host/vector systems; safety/containment matters; gene structure; regulation of genetic engineering; gene banks; specific applications regarding biological containment vaccines and diagnostics; transgenic plants; prospects in these areas.
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