Program Overview

Molecular Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Technology

Overview

The Molecular Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Technology module is a course offered by Aalborg University. It is part of the Master's Programme in Bioengineering.

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy

Learning Objectives

• Knowledge: Students must be able to account for general technologies in molecular biology and genomic analyses, basic methods in recombinant DNA technology, methods in genetics, epigenetics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, among others.
• Skills: Students must be able to use molecular tools for heterologous expression of genes and proteins, perform DNA alignments, optimize and design primers for PCR amplification, determine variation in microbiome, and detect and isolate heterologously produced proteins.

Type of Instruction

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Experimental exercises

Extent and Expected Workload

The module requires 150 hours of work.

Exam

Details

• Name: Molecular Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Technology
• Type: Written or oral exam
• ECTS: 5
• Permitted aids: With certain aids, as specified in the examination schedule
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: As stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts About the Module

• Danish title: MolekylŠr bioteknologi - rekombinant DNA-teknologi
• Module code: K-KT-K1-31
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Autumn
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: English
• Empty-place scheme: Yes
• Location of lecture: Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the module: Jens Laurids S°rensen

Organisation

• Education owner: Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Bioengineering)
• Study Board: Study Board of Chemistry and Bioscience
• Department: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science

Curriculum

This module is used in the Curriculum for the Master's Programme in Bioengineering, 2022.