Gene Technology (5 cr)

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.
Lecture materials

Teaching methods

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

Employer connections

FIMM, NGS sequencing
VTT, Applications of genetic engineering

Exam schedules

To be announced at the beginning of the course

International connections

-

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning

Student workload

Lectures according to schedule and laboratory works as a part of BIP project.

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