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Lecturer(s)
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Mistrík Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction, classification and history of biotechnology and related scientific fields 2. Selected methods and instruments used in current biotechnological applications 3. Molecular cloning 4. Reproductive cloning 5. Genetic manipulations (selected technological approaches, applications) 6. Transgenic animals (methods of construction and applications) 7. Transgenic cell lines (methods of construction, applications) 8. Production of therapeutic and other valuable proteins 9. Design and production of therapeutic and other valuable antibodies and their applications in medicine and science 10. Gene therapy (principle, basic technological solutions and applications) 11. Technology of stem cells (isolation, cultivation and applications) 12. Bio-dosimetry and bio-monitoring 13. Controversies guiding selected biotechnological applications, possible misuse of biotechnology and military applications
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
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Learning outcomes
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Aim of the course is to introduce current advances in animal and human biotechnologies and their applications mainly in the field of animal industry and medicinal science.
Students will get brad overview about the history and new possibilities of biotechnology with emphasis on applications in animal industry and human medicine. Absolvents will understand selected biotechnological applications and complexness of various technological steps guiding this scientific field. At the same time will be able to review tremendous possibilities of biotechnological applications with positive and also potentially negative implications for the human future.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
Successful oral exam.
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Recommended literature
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Cairns, J. E. (2013). Biological Monitoring in Water Pollution. Elsevier.
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