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Gene Technology (5 ECTS)

Code: TX00EA27-3003

General information


Enrollment
01.05.2023 - 31.05.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
21.08.2023 - 13.10.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Smart and Clean Solutions
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
Laboratory Sciences

Implementation has 8 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 23 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 25.08.2023 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
Geenitekniikka TX00EA27-3003
MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Fri 01.09.2023 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
Geenitekniikka TX00EA27-3003
MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Wed 06.09.2023 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Geenitekniikka TX00EA27-3003
MMA115 Oppimistila
Fri 08.09.2023 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
Geenitekniikka TX00EA27-3003
MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Fri 15.09.2023 time 12:00 - 15:00
(3 h 0 min)
Geenitekniikka TX00EA27-3003
MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Tue 03.10.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Geenitekniikka TX00EA27-3003
MMA238.2 Oppimistila
Thu 05.10.2023 time 12:00 - 14:00
(2 h 0 min)
Geenitekniikka TX00EA27-3003
MMA238.1 Oppimistila
Tue 10.10.2023 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Geenitekniikka TX00EA27-3003
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

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).

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

Qualifications

The Basics of Biosciences

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