Geenitekniikka (5 cr)
Code: TX00EA27-3001
General information
Enrollment
03.05.2021 - 06.06.2021
Timing
23.08.2021 - 24.10.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Puhtaat ja älykkäät ratkaisut
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- Tiina Soininen
Groups
-
TXS20S1Laboratorioanalytiikan 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, RNAi techniques and CRISPR gene editing method. 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).
Location and time
Leiritie 1, 1st period
Materials
Suominen Ilari, Pärssinen Raimo, Haajanen Kari & Pelkonen Jani.
Geenitekniikka and/or
Pärssinen, R., Suominen, I. & Haajanen, K. Biogeeni. Ammatillista biokemiaa ja geenitekniikkaa.
Räikkä, J. ja Rossi, K. Geenit ja etiikka.
Lectures
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture
Laboratory works as a part of BIP project
Small group tutorials
Employer connections
FIMM, NGS sequencing
Exam schedules
To be announced at the beginning of the course
International connections
-
Completion alternatives
Recognition of prior learning
Student workload
Lectures are online on Mondays and laboratory works as a part of BIP project.
Content scheduling
Theory 2 ECTS and labs 3 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