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Geenitekniikka (5 cr)

Code: TX00BQ67-3005

General information


Enrollment

02.05.2019 - 31.05.2019

Timing

26.08.2019 - 25.10.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Puhtaat ja älykkäät ratkaisut

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 45

Degree programmes

  • Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma

Teachers

  • Tiina Soininen

Groups

  • TXS18S1
    Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä

Objective

The student understands the basics of gene technology in theory and practice. S/he understands the significance of DNA techniques in fingerprinting and GMO analyses. The student is familiar with the Finnish law and regulations and has considered ethical issues regarding gene technology.

Content

Cloning methods and vector structures in DNA technology. DNA amplification-, hybridization- and sequencing methods and RNAi techniques. Gene technology ethics, Finnish law and regulations, risk analyses.
The student can isolate, purify and characterize nucleic acids in laboratory works (for example AGE, PCR, digestions, transformation, plasmid isolation).

Materials

Lectures

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Laboratory works as a part of BIP project
Small group tutorials

Employer connections

FIMM, NGS sequencing

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning

Content scheduling

Theory 1,5 ECTS and labs 3,5 ECTS.

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- search information from a variety of sources
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the
field
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a
critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- be goal-oriented in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources
- argue a course of action on the basis of research information or
findings
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:
- search information from a variety of sources
- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the
field
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and guided exercises

Qualifications

The Basics of Biosciences