Gene Technology (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- describe the main reactions of the genetic information flow
- explain the principles of the most common techniques used in gene technology
- describe the most important laws and regulations and consider the ethical questions associated with gene technology
-perform analyses using most common gene technology methods and acknowledge the working safety and aseptic techniques in the laboratory
- document the laboratory work clearly to laboratory notebook and report the results in the form of a laboratory report

Content (course unit)

- flow of the genetic information
- theoretical background of the most common techniques used in gene technology
- legislation and ethics of gene technology
- methods of gene technology
- analyses using gene technology methods

Exam schedules

Exam 19.10.2020. Retake exams in Exam in the autumn term 2020 and in the spring term 2021, if necessary. Dates to be announced.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exam; students must achieve 50 % on the examination in order to pass the course. Grading 0-5. 60 % of the course final grade.
Assignments, compulsory for passing the course.
Laboratory report and questions related to them, grading 0-5. 40 % of the course final grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Theory, assignments, group work, compulsory laboratory exercises, exam.

Learning materials

Suominen, Haajanen, Pärssinen and Pelkonen. Geenitekniikka. 2013 (or earlier). Turku University of Applied Sciences.
Brown, T. A. Gene cloning and DNA analysis : an introduction. Wiley Blackwell. 7th ed.
Howe, C. J. 2007. Gene cloning and manipulation. Cambridge University Press 2007. 2nd ed.
Material in Tabula.

Student workload

Contact lessons approximately 32 hours, independent work 48 hours. Theory 2 cr, laboratory exercises 1 cr.

Content scheduling

In Tabula.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

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International connections

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Further information

Prerequisites Biochemistry (5O00CV15) or equal and Laboratory Course in Biochemistry (5O00CE66) or equal.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Assignments missing.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to understand the principles of gene technology: What is gene technology, the terminology, the basic principles of the methods used in gene technology, and the laws and regulations in gene technology. The student is able to reflect the ethical issues related to gene technology. The student is able to do the laboratory work with guidance.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to understand the principles of gene technology well: What is gene technology, the terminology, the principles of the methods used in gene technology, and the laws and regulations in gene technology. The student is able to reflect the ethical issues related to gene technology. The student is able to do the laboratory work independently.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to understand the principles of gene technology comprehensively: What is gene technology, the terminology, the principles of the methods used in gene technology, and the laws and regulations in gene technology. The student is able to deeply reflect the ethical issues related to gene technology. The student is able to comprise a general view of the methodology on gene technology. The student is able to work independently in the laboratory and is able to help other students. The student is able to develop his/her own working skills.