Basic Theory and Basic Methods of Molecular BiologyLaajuus (6 cr)

Objectives

Student is able to
- explain the key methods used in molecular biology and perform practical exercises under supervision
- describe the basics of recombinant DNA technology and the main applications
- understand the basics of genetics and associated research methods
- define the different steps of cloning
- define the different stages of nucleic acid purification
- describe the basics of amplification methods
- understand the basics of hybridization methods

Content

Molecular biology (synthesis of macromolecules, isolation and purification of nucleic acids, amplification methods, electrophoresis)
Recombinant DNA technology
Hybridization methods
Methods used in genetics
Key methods and applications used in diagnostics, research and biotechnology

Prerequisites

The student must have passed 7B00BB98 Basic Theory and Basic Methods of Molecular Biology before the course 7B00BO92 Clinical training in Molecular Laboratory

Further information

The course includes clinical training in the university of applied sciences' teaching laboratory