BMS3062

Medical biotechnology

(MED)

6 points + 3 lectures per week and 3 hours practical or equivalent + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Principles of biotechnology and their application in the development and production of biopharmaceuticals and molecular diagnostics. Topics include principles and applications of recombinant DNA techniques; DNA-based molecular diagnosis of infectious organisms and inherited genetic loci; applications of genome bioinformatics in the development of clinically and agriculturally important products; genetic manipulation of plants and animals for the expression of biopharmaceuticals; human gene therapy; future applications for the development and uses of transgenic animals and plants in medical technology; legal, ethical and regulatory aspects of biotechnology.

Assessment: Theory exam: 60% + Practical exam: 20% + Laboratory reports: 20%