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Biotechnology 3 (U00824)

? 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.

Entry Requirements

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

? Costs : Nil

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? 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
08/01/2008 13:30 17:00 Lecture Theatre 1, Ashworth Labs KB

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Tuesday 13:30 15:30 KB
Lecture Tuesday 16:10 17:00 KB
Lecture Friday 13:30 15:30 KB
Lecture Friday 16:10 17:00 KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

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

Assessment Information

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)

Contact and Further Information

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

Course Secretary

Dr Max Burton
Tel : (0131 6)50 5988
Email : max.burton@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Graeme Reid
Tel : (0131 6)50 5352/5335
Email : Graeme.Reid@ed.ac.uk

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

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

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