CHEM-E3160 - Biolab III, Lecture, 27.2.2023-28.4.2023

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes: After the course the students

1. can use methods used in molecular biology laboratories

2. can genetically modify pro- and eukaryotic expression hosts

3. know and can apply methods for screening and selection

4. will be able to plan and conduct basic experimental work by themselves.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 27.02.2023 - 28.04.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Heli Viskari

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

heli.viskari@aalto.fi

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course builds on a sound knowledge of cellular components and pathways and aims at how these components and pathways can be genetically engineered in order to create new or improved versions. Modifications at the DNA level and strategies for identification and selection of improved cellular systems are covered. Methods include working with DNA (e.g. PCR, molecular cloning, expression) and working with proteins (e.g. ELISA, SDS-PAGE). The course provides the theoretical background and practical skills.

  • applies in this implementation

    Detailed schedule will be discussed on 27.2. lecture.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Experimentation, planning, practical implementation, reporting and assignments

  • applies in this implementation

    Initial grading (in percentages):

    Activity in the lab 25, assignments 20, yeast project report 25, E. coli work plan and summary 25, self and group assessment 5

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Total 135h = 5 cr

    Laboratory work and other experimentation

    Lectures

    Reporting (written and/or oral)

    Assignments

DETAILS

Study Material

  • applies in this implementation

    Will be given during the course, More information will be given on 27.2. lecture.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV - V
    2023-2024 Spring IV - V

    Enrollment :

    Max. 20 students. Students in Biotechnology major are prioritized. If more than 20 students enroll, all the students of Biotechnology major are accepted, if enrolled in time. If there is space, other students (Aalto degree students and exchange students) with sufficient background in chemistry and biology can be accepted to the course.

    A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.

Details on the schedule

  • applies in this implementation

    Will be discussed on 27.2. lecture.

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