? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 9  ? Acronym : BIO-3-BIOTECH

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.

? Pre-requisites : Prior completion Genes and Gene Action 2, Microorganisms, Cells & Immunity 2, Molecular Microbiology 3.

? Costs : Nil

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

Biomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 09/01/2007 15:30 16:30 Lecture Room 3, Ashworth Labs KB

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 14:00 15:50 Central Lecture Tuesday 16:10 17:00 Central Lecture Friday 14:00 15:50 Central Lecture Friday 16:10 17:00 Central

Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

Normally two items of in courses assessment plus 1 2 hour exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Nuria Fraile
Tel : (0131 6)50 8649
Email : nuria.fraile@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr James Deacon
Tel : (0131 6)50 5546
Email : J.Deacon@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/