Undergraduate Course: Biotechnology 3 (BILG09014)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Biology |
Other subject area |
Biomedical Sciences |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The central theme of this course is the application of modern technologies for addressing issues relating to human health and environmental management.
The course of 22 lectures will cover five major themes: (1) the roles of microorganisms in environmental monitoring, bioremediation and public health, (2) the biotechnological potential of microorganisms for producing new products, (3) viruses, oncogenes and gene therapy, (4) food poisoning, food spoilage and food safety, (5) the search for new antibacterial and antifungal agents.
The lecture themes will be linked to laboratory practicals and demonstrations of the application of modern technologies - the 'Biotechnology Toolbox'. Three half-day sessions will be devoted to discussion fora, led by guest lecturers from industry or research organisations. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 13:30 - 15:30 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 13:30 - 15:30 |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
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Assessment Information
| Normally two items of in courses assessment plus 1 2 hour exam. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Graeme Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 5352/5335
Email: Graeme.Reid@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Stacey Heggie
Tel: (0131 6)50 5988
Email: stacey.heggie@ed.ac.uk |
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