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n.BA.BT.Mobi1.21HS (Molecular Biology 1)
Module: Molecular Biology 1
This information was generated on: 28 September 2023
No.
n.BA.BT.Mobi1.21HS
Title
Molecular Biology 1
Credits
3
Description
Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2021
Study Programme
Biotechnology
Regulations Applicable
RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Biotechnology degree programme
Module Type
X
Compulsory Module
Elective Module
Optional Module
Planned Semester
2nd Semester
Module Coordinator
Martin Sievers
Telephone / E-Mail
+41 (0)58 934 57 16 /
martin.sievers
@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)
Martin Sievers
Entrance Requirements
Microbiology 1
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
The Molecular Biology 1 module is an introduction to genetic engineering. It provides a theoretical understanding of the production of recombinant proteins in expression systems and serves as preparation for the practical courses in Molecular Biology which follow. Students learn the basic techniques for developing simple cloning strategies.
Module Content
The fundamentals of bacteria and eukaryotic gene structures will be covered, along with DNA regulation. In preparation for future development of cloning strategies, PCR and the construction of DNA vectors will be covered. DNA ligation is used to integrate a PCR product into a selected DNA vector using restriction enzymes. The transfer of DNA to plants by Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used as a concrete example of natural gene transfer. PCR and the construction of plasmids used for expression of recombinant proteins will be discussed in detail as a cloning strategy.
Follow-up Modules
Molecular Biology Laboratory 1 and Biochemistry 2
Methods of Instruction
Lectures and exercises
Digital Resources
Presentation slides and textbook
Lesson Structure / Workload
Contact Hours
28
Guided Self-Study
-
Independent Self-Study
32
Total Workload
60
Classroom Attendance
Attendance is recommended
Assessment
Written exam at the end of the semester (100%)
If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to
pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch
and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction
German
Comments
The Molecular Biology 1 module is part of the Life Sciences 2 module group.
Course: Molecular Biology 1
No.
n.BA.BT.Mobi1.21HS.V
Title
Molecular Biology 1
Note
No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 28 September 2023.