Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics (5 ECTS)
Code: TX00FL62-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 05.05.2025 - 06.06.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 20.10.2025 - 19.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Campus
- Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 60
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Science
- Teachers
- Hye Jung-Majanen
- Tiina Soininen
- Groups
-
TXV24S1Degree Programme in Laboratory Science, päivä
-
TXS24S1Laboratorioanalytiikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
- Course
- TX00FL62
Implementation has 14 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 40 h 30 min.
Time | Topic | Location |
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Mon 20.10.2025 time 08:15 - 11:00 (2 h 45 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMA238.2
Oppimistila
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Mon 27.10.2025 time 08:15 - 11:00 (2 h 45 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMA238.2
Oppimistila
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Wed 29.10.2025 time 08:15 - 11:00 (2 h 45 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMA238.2
Oppimistila
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Tue 04.11.2025 time 10:00 - 13:00 (3 h 0 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMA238.1
Oppimistila
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Mon 10.11.2025 time 08:15 - 11:00 (2 h 45 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMB349
IT-Tila
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Mon 10.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMB349
IT-Tila
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Tue 11.11.2025 time 08:15 - 11:00 (2 h 45 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMB348
IT-Tila
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Tue 11.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMB330
IT-Tila
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Wed 12.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMA115
Oppimistila
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Thu 13.11.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMB340
IT-Tila, CAD
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Fri 14.11.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMC314
IT-Tila
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Thu 27.11.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMA238.2
Oppimistila
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Fri 28.11.2025 time 08:15 - 11:00 (2 h 45 min) |
Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMA238.2
Oppimistila
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Thu 04.12.2025 time 12:00 - 15:00 (3 h 0 min) |
(EXAM) Geenitekniikka ja bioinformatiikan perusteet TX00FL62-3001 |
MMA238.2
Oppimistila
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Learning outcomes
The student
• masters the basic techniques of genetic engineering at theoretical and practical level
• understands the importance of DNA analysis in different applications, such as cloning, personal identification or GMO analysis
• is familiar with the legislation on genetic engineering and has considered ethical issues in this field
• is familiar with the basics of bioinformatics.
Content
• Basic methods of cloning
• DNA amplification and sequencing techniques, basics of DNA bioinformatics, RNAi mechanisms and genome editing
• Ethics in genetic engineering, genetic engineering legislation and risk analysis
• Isolation, purification and characterisation of nucleic acids in practical laboratory work
Prerequisites
Microbiology and Professional English
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture
Laboratory works as a part of BIP project
Small group tutorials
Bioinformatics tutorials
Location and time
Leiritie 1, 2nd period
Learning materials and recommended literature
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.
Michael R. Green and Joseph Sambrook. Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual
David P. Clark and Nanette J. Pazdernik. Biotechnology
William J. Thieman and Michael A. Palladino. Introduction to Biotechnology
Lecture materials
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Recognition of prior learning
Internship and working life connections
FIMM, NGS
VTT, Applications of genetic engineering
Exam dates and retake possibilities
To be announced at the beginning of the course
Student workload
Lectures according to schedule and laboratory works as a part of BIP project.
Assignments
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, assignments and lab report.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student
• has a basic understanding of genetic engineering principles
• needs guidance with techniques and data analysis
• has limited proficiency with bioinformatics tools.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student
• has a good understanding of genetic engineering and techniques such as PCR and gel electrophoresis
• is able to analyse data and apply critical thinking
• has a solid understanding of bioinformatics and use of tools.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student
• has an excellent understanding of genetic engineering and complex techniques
• masters analytical skills and problem-solving
• demonstrates advanced bioinformatics knowledge and use of tools for data analysis.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student
• has a basic understanding of genetic engineering principles
• needs guidance with techniques and data analysis
• has limited proficiency with bioinformatics tools.