Biotechnology in Animal Physiology (20 credit)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS3110 | Biosciences | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- BIOS3110
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module provides an introduction into the biotechnology industry. The content of the module reflects recent advances in animal biotechnology and includes a series of lectures presented by the module convenor and guest lecturers covering the following topics: use of recombinant DNA technology; concept of epigenetics in gene regulation and disease. Epigenetics in therapeutics and diagnostics of disease. Use of stem cells in regenerative medicine and essential concepts in developmental biology. Applications of genetic engineering to the production of vaccines, antibodies, and enzymes; genetic improvement and assisted reproduction; use of embryo manipulation technologies, gene editing and animal transgenesis; ethical regulatory framework for gene editing and genetic modification of animals.
Target Students
Only available for UG students.
Classes
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 11 weeks
- One 4-hour laboratory
- One 4-hour computing each week for 2 weeks
Assessment
- 15% Coursework 1: A group report to be produced after group activity in computer room.
- 15% Coursework 2: Individual report on practical lab activity.
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): ExamSys exam.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module will provide an introduction to the principal areas of physiology/cell biology and molecular biology comprising modern biotechnology. The module will emphasize the methods used to modify animal physiology and the ways in which modern molecular techniques provide opportunities for generation of new products and processes of value in medicine and agriculture.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
To describe about the current status of animal biotechnology and the applications.
To identify the principal growth areas in animal biotechnology.
To assess the commercial opportunities and constraints involved in the exploitation of novel technologies.
To explain the ethical implications of genetic manipulation of animals.
To recognise which molecular tools can be used in animal biotechnology.