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Previous course: C2440, 24775
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No credit points with: C2440
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Prerequisite: 24101/24773, 24210/24783
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Recommended semester: 6th or 8th semester
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Scope and form: Lectures.
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Examination: Written exam without aid (13-scale)
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Department: Department of Microbiology
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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.
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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 libraries; specific applications regarding e.g. biopesticides, biological containment, transgenic plants, startercultures, vaccines, diagnostics and prospects in these areas.
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