Genetic and cellular engineering
Course: Biotechnology (Bachelor) FULL-TIME
Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Title
Genetic and cellular engineering
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2025/2026
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
8 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PR02. Be able to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances of inorganic, organic and biological origin, using appropriate methods.
PR11. Be able to perform basic genetic and cytological research to improve and increase the biosynthetic ability of biological agents, taking into account the principles of biosafety, bioprotection and bioethics (induced mutagenesis using physical and chemical mutagenic factors, selection and accumulation of auxotrophic mutants, transfer of genetic information, etc.).
PR24. Be able to apply modern methods and approaches to the creation of recombinant molecules and manipulation of cells of various origins to create biotechnological products.
PR25. Be able to create biotechnological production, taking into account the achievements of modern sciences and methodologies.
PR35 Be able to apply knowledge of biology and related sciences in practical activities to create target biotechnological compounds.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful completion of the courses "Physics", "Biochemistry", "Fundamentals of Molecular Biotechnology", "Genetic Fundamentals of Biotechnological Processes".
2. Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of mathematics, molecular biology, physics, biochemistry, biotechnology.
3. Ability to independently apply knowledge of biotechnology, biochemistry and other disciplines, perform laboratory and practical work, work with scientific literature.
Course content
"Genetic and Cellular Engineering covers the study of modern methods of cellular and genetic engineering to create lines with new useful traits. In the course of studying the discipline, the practical application and significance of individual methods in biotechnology are presented or demonstrated.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Kushnir G.P., Sarnatska V.V. Microclonal propagation of plants. Theory and practice. Kyiv: Naukova Dumka, 2005. 270 p. /pierce-ba-genetics-a-conceptual-approach-fourth-edition_d746c9e4b5d.html
2. Alberts B., Johnson A., Lewis D., Morgan D., Ruff M., Roberts K., Walter P. Molecular Biology of the Cell. Sixth edition. Garland Science: New York and Abingdon, UK. 2014. 1464 р.
3. CRISPR. Methods and protocols (M. Lundgren, E. Charpentier, P.K. Fineran, eds.), Humana Press, 2015, 371 p. (e-book)
4. Extreme Genetic Engineering: An Introduction to Synthetic Biology. E-book 2007. https://www.cbd.int/doc/emerging-issues/etcgroup-introduction-synthetic-biology-2011-013en.pdf
5. Genetic Engineering: Principles and Methods (27) J. K. Setlow (Ed.). New York, Plenum Press, 2006.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory classes, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
- semester assessment:
1. Modular test paper 1 – 10/5 points
2. Modular test paper 2 – 10 points/5 points
3. Modular test paper 3 – 10 points/5 points
4. Laboratory report – 24 points/12 points
5. Test paper – 6 points/3 points
- final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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