Course: Fundamentals of Gene Engineering

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Course title Fundamentals of Gene Engineering
Course code KBI/ZGIA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Křenek Pavel, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1) The history of gene cloning. Overcoming barriers to the free transfer of genes between organisms. Genetic manipulation. The structure of the genome of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. E. coli in genetic engineering - strains, genotype, genes. 2) Isolation and manipulation of DNA - the isolation of genomic and plasmid DNA, separation and amplification of plasmids. 3) Modification of DNA ends - restriction endonucleases and other enzymes in genetic engineering - types, classification, properties, and buffers. 4) Methods of DNA transfer into the living organisms - transformations, selection, and identification of the transgenes. 5) Cloning vectors - the development, use, types, and differences between vectors for different organisms (yeast, plants, animals). 6) From DNA to construct - How to proceed in isolation of the gene? Genomic library, cDNA library, classical vs. Gateway cloning technology, oligonucleotides. 7) PCR - history, principles, polymerases and their properties, troubleshooting. Sequencing. 8) Cloning and basic research I Study of gene position. Study of gene expression. 9) Cloning and Basic Research II Analysis of gene expression: Northern blot, a brief introduction to microarrays and their use. Site-directed mutagenesis. 10) Cloning of the genes and Basic Research II Reporter genes, RNA interference, protein-protein interactions. 11) Gene therapy. 12) Epigenetics, the final discussion about the new knowledge.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The mandatory prerequisite for visiting the course is successful examination in Molecular and cell biology. The main aim of the course is to provide an extra knowledge on molecular and cell biology and also provide a platform to the subject of Cloning and genetic engineering in the 4th year. Students will be acquainted with methods and strategies which allow us to manipulate with DNA in vitro.
Theoretical knowledge in basic methods and strategies for handling DNA, usable in biotechnology research.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Passing the test
Recommended literature
  • http://biologie.upol.cz/metody/.
  • Alberts, B. a kol. (2001). Základy buněčné biologie. Espero Publishing, Ústí nad Labem.
  • Brown T.A. (2008). Klonování genů a analýza DNA. Nakladatelství UP Olomouc.
  • Pollard TD, Earnshaw WC, Lippinkott-Schwarz J. (2007). Cell Biology, 2nd Edition. W.B. Saunders, New York.
  • Rosypal, S., Doškař, J., Petrzik, K., & Růžičková, V. (2002). Úvod do molekulární biologie. Brno: Stanislav Rosypal.
  • Vondrejs V. Genové inženýrství I-IV.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (2022) Category: Chemistry courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer