| Course title | Fundamentals of Biotechnology |
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| Course code | KBI/ZBTA |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 2 |
| 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 |
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| Course content |
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1. Introduction of history, classification and application of biotechnology 2. Gen and genome I - structure of the cell, the structure of DNA and chromosome 3. Gene and genome II - DNA replication, synthesis of RNA and proteins 4. The principles of genetic engineering - genetic modification, methods, applications, food production 5. Microbial biotechnology - the use of microorganisms, antibiotics, vaccines, food, microbiological diagnostic 6. Plant biotechnology I - cell and tissue cultures, molecular markers, methods in plant transgenosis 7. Plant biotechnology II - development of transgenic crops, genetically modified crops, increasing crop yields, practical use 8. Animal biotechnology - genomic, cloning, transgenic, improving of animal health, improving of animal production, preparation of human antibodies in animals, aquatic culture 9. Medicinal biotechnology - production of pharmaceuticals, herbal pharmaceuticals, pharmacogenomics, gene therapy, genetic testing, regenerative medicine 10. Environmental biotechnology - biosensors, biocatalysis, bioremeditation 11. Industrial applications of biotechnology - production of bioplastics, used in the textile and spirituous industry, biofuels, biopesticides 12. Ethics and biotechnology - biotechnology and nature, economy, science and communication, legislation and approval of biotechnology products, patents
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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| Learning outcomes |
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The subject Fundamentals of Biotechnology aims to introduce students with basic concepts, definitions and history of biotechnology in the introductory lecture. The following lectures are focused on the interpretation of the gene and the principles of genetic engineering. In the third part of the course, students are introduced to the technologically exploitable biochemical processes using living organisms or their components in different types of biotechnology. The final lecture is focused on ethics, patent management and legislation in the field of biotechnology.
Students will gain a broad base of knowledge about different types of biotechnology, their principles and utilization in the present and prospective applications in the future. |
| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Mark, Oral exam, Written exam
Passing the written test is prerequisite for passing the exam. |
| Recommended literature |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (2022) | Category: Chemistry courses | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |