Program Overview

Molecular Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Technology

Overview

The Molecular Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Technology module is a course offered by Aalborg University. It is a 5 ECTS course that runs for one semester, typically in the autumn.

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module must be able to:

• Account for general technologies in molecular biology and genomic analyses
• Account for basic methods in recombinant DNA technology (cloning, vectors, primer design, and transformation)
• Account for methods in genetics, epigenetics, transcriptomics, and proteomics
• Account for basic techniques in DNA sequencing (genomes and fragments)
• Explain the basic methods for microbiome assessment and identification
• Explain the methods used in protein engineering (tagging, isolation, prediction, and analyses)
• Explain the theoretical background of these methods, their advantages, and limitations as well as possible applications

Skills

• Use molecular tools for heterologous expression of genes and proteins
• Perform DNA alignments of genes or fragments
• Optimize and design primers for PCR amplification of target DNA
• Determine variation in microbiome in environmental matrices
• Detect and isolate heterologously produced proteins

Type of Instruction

The module includes:

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Experimental exercises

Extent and Expected Workload

The expected workload for this module is 150 hours.

Exam

Exam Details

• Name of exam: Molecular Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Technology
• Type of exam: Written or oral exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are 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 the lecture: Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the module: Jens Laurids S°rensen

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
• Department: Department of Chemistry and Bioscience
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science

Related Information

This module is used in the Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Bioengineering), 2020 Curriculum for the Master's Programme in Bioengineering, 2022.