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Biotechnology basics - course description

General information
Course name Biotechnology basics
Course ID 13.9-WB-P-BTP-BB-S14
Faculty Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences
Field of study WNB - oferta ERASMUS
Education profile -
Level of studies Erasmus programme
Beginning semester winter term 2019/2020
Course information
Semester 1
ECTS credits to win 3
Course type obligatory
Teaching language english
Author of syllabus
  • dr Andrzej Jurkowski
Classes forms
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 30 2 - - Credit with grade

Aim of the course

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.

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of biology, chemistry, physics.

Scope

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.

Teaching methods

-feeding (lecture in the form of a multimedia presentation)

Learning outcomes and methods of theirs verification

Outcome description Outcome symbols Methods of verification The class form

Assignment conditions

The lecture - the test is conducted in written form. It last 60 minutes and contains 10 closed questions. 6 positive anserws are required to get mark credit.

Recommended reading

[1] Thieman A.: Introduction to biotechnology.  PERSON  2012

Further reading

Notes


Modified by dr Justyna Mazurek-Popczyk (last modification: 07-05-2019 20:41)