International Summer School in Synthetic Biology
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.