BTH2732 - Recombinant DNA technology

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Overview

In order to carry out any DNA manipulation a large variety of enzymes and specialised techniques are used. This unit will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the nature and use of the "tools of the trade" applied routinely by molecular biologists. This includes the management of biological … For more content click the Read More button below.

In order to carry out any DNA manipulation a large variety of enzymes and specialised techniques are used. This unit will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the nature and use of the "tools of the trade" applied routinely by molecular biologists. This includes the management of biological databases. A wide variety of applications will be explored, ranging from human disease situations to genetic modification of crop species.

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Tan Hock Siew

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Tan Hock Siew

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Blended learning approach is used in this unit particularly in tutorials in which a combination of face-to-face and online tutorials will be conducted. Teaching and learning in classroom will also be supplemented with teaching technologies such as classroom response system.
*Active learning approach is adopted during lectures, information and concepts will be explained and complemented with case study, video and real examples. You are expected to participate in activities conducted during lecture.

Assessment

1 - Project and classroom assessment

2 - Coursework

3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Primrose SB & Twyman RM (2006) Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics. 7th ed., Blackwell Publishing.

Scientific Journals/ Databases (Online)

Brown TA. (2016) Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis: An Introduction. 7th ed., Blackwell Publishing.

An Introduction to Molecular Biotechnology. Michael Wink, Wiley-VCH.

Julia Lodge, Pete Lund & Steve Minchin (2007) Gene Cloning Principles & Applications., Taylor Francis group publishing.

A computer, tablet or smartphone in class

Molecular Biology. Tropp BE, Molecular Biology, 4 th Edition.

Access to the internet

Availability in areas of study

Applied microbiology
Biotechnology