Frontiers in Bioscience
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1BG044
- Code
- 1BG044
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biology G1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 March 2018
- Responsible department
- Biology Education Centre
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Learning outcomes
The course provides a basis for understanding and discussing the social impact of pioneering discoveries in molecular biology.
After passing the course, the student should be able to
- briefly describe how scientific knowledge is founded
- briefly describe how DNA controls cells, organisms and viruses
- briefly describe how DNA can change to createnew cells, organisms and viruses
- briefly describe applications of DNA technology related to cancer, infectious diseases, genetic diseases, and genetically modified organisms.
Content
Scientific hypotheses and theories. DNA and its function. Revolutionary breakthroughs in genetic engineering and synthetic biology. Use of CRISPR in gene therapy and genetically modified organisms (GMO). Research and applications in cancer therapy and stem cells.
Instruction
Lectures, films, seminars, literature studies. Laboratory session where participants can prepare DNA.
Assessment
For passed examination, active participation in seminars and laboratory work (4 credits) and oral and written presentation of individual literature projects (6 credits) are required.