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| Course name | Introduction to biotechnology |
| Course ID | 13.4-WB-OS2P-Wst_BT-S17 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Biological Sciences |
| Field of study | Environmental Protection |
| Education profile | academic |
| Level of studies | First-cycle studies leading to Bachelor's degree |
| Beginning semester | winter term 2021/2022 |
| Semester | 2 |
| ECTS credits to win | 2 |
| Course type | obligatory |
| Teaching language | english |
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| The class form | Hours per semester (full-time) | Hours per week (full-time) | Hours per semester (part-time) | Hours per week (part-time) | Form of assignment |
| Lecture | 15 | 1 | - | - | Credit with grade |
Introduction to basic concepts occurring in biotechnology, biotechnology history, types of biotechnology division, the advantages of biotechnological processes, biotic factors. Knowledge of the application of modern biotechnology.
Fundamentals of biology, chemistry, physics.
The definition of biotechnology science, division, periods of development, characteristics, biotic factors. Enzymes: definition, properties, distribution, activity diagram, names of the main classes, factors affecting the rate of the enzymatic reaction, the types of enzymes. Microorganisms: definition, factors affecting the cultivation of microorganisms, methods multiply (advantages and disadvantages. Gene mutations, mutagenic factors, natural and laboratory genetic transfer mechanisms.
-feeding (lecture in the form of a multimedia presentation)
| Outcome description | Outcome symbols | Methods of verification | The class form |
The lecture - the test is conducted in written form. It last 60 minutes and contains 5 open questions. 60% pionts are required to get mark credit.
[1] Thieman A.: Introduction to biotechnology. PERSON 2012
Modified by dr Olaf Ciebiera (last modification: 19-05-2021 22:02)
