International Summer School in Synthetic Biology

5 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1BG232

Code
1BG232
Education cycle
First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Biology G1F
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (G)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 22 October 2019
Responsible department
Biology Education Centre

Entry requirements

30 credits (equivalent to half a year of full-time studies) from a Bachelor's programme in biotechnology, biological science or chemistry, including at least one course in chemistry, molecular biology or microbiology.

Learning outcomes

The course gives an introduction to methods and theory in synthetic biology.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • account for central methods and tools in synthetic biology
  • plan and carry out basic experiments in synthetic biology using a safe and scientifically based way of working
  • in writing and orally present and explain the planned and completed experiments and methods of the course
  • participate in risk assessment of synthetic biology experiments including ethical considerations

Content

Introduction to the toolbox and methods in synthetic biology. The expression and regulation of genes on transcription and translation level. Biosafety, bioethics and bioinformatics. Written and oral communication training. Planning and implementation of a short research project. Introduction to current research in synthetic biology.

Instruction

The course consists of lectures, seminars and experimental laboratory work. Participation in seminars and laboratory work is compulsory.

Assessment

A pass grade requires active participation in laboratory components, passed seminar presentation (3 credits) and a passed individual written report (2 credits).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

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