Gene Technology in Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences Lab BIPH 3134

Course description:

The course focuses on the most important gene technology principles/methods and thereto-relevant concepts in molecular biology will be reviewed. 
An in-depth look at prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression and recombinant protein production and optimization will be central. In addition, several important applications of molecular biotechnology.

Course Aims:

The aim of this course is to implement basic laboratory techniques of working with gene technology and its applications in pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Course outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:  
  • Account for structure formation of and function of DNA, RNA and proteins.
  • Describe the principles for gene regulation in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
  • Describe Mundelein genetics, family tree, gene cloning, restriction endonucleases, DNA-sequencing, PCR.
  • Carryout analysis of DNA-sequencing methods and mutagenesis, screening, and selection methods.