BIO401 Biotechnology

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Course Code Course Title Weekly Hours* ECTS Weekly Class Schedule
T P
BIO401 Biotechnology 3 0 6 Wednesdays 12:00 - 14:50
Prerequisite Junior Standing It is a prerequisite to

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Lecturer Mohamed Ibrahim Office Hours / Room / Phone
Monday:
12:00-15:00
Tuesday:
10:00-12:00
Wednesday:
10:00-12:00
Thursday:
10:00-12:00
Friday:
10:00-12:00
A F1.14 - 033 957 203
E-mail mragab@ius.edu.ba
Assistant Assistant E-mail
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to examine the basic concepts of biotechnology and the methods used in the manipulation of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). The course is supplemented with laboratory exercise and demonstrations that illustrate the basic concepts and techniques of biotechnology. Bioethical issues relating to this new technology will also be discussed. After taking this course, the students will know and/or be able to do the following:
- Describe the foundations of biotechnology
- Demonstrate the steps of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering
-Manipulate DNA with restriction enzymes
-Construct recombinant vectors with novel properties
- Amplify DNA by polymerase chain reaction
- Identify a person based on DNA profile
-Test for the presence of genetically modified foods
-Identify ways in which biotechnology is used to help cure human diseases
- Outline the ethical implications of biotechnology
- Justify the importance of bioremediation
Textbook Introduction to Biotechnology (2nd Edition) by William J. Thieman and Michael A. Palladino (2008).
Additional Literature
  • Biotechnology for Beginners by Reinhard Renneberg and Arnold L. Demain (2007)
Learning Outcomes After successful  completion of the course, the student will be able to:
    Teaching Methods Class discussions with examples. Lab Exercises. Team assignments. Team presentation that involve real data, summary, interpretation and reporting and Field visits.
    Teaching Method Delivery Face-to-face Teaching Method Delivery Notes
    WEEK TOPIC REFERENCE
    Week 1 Introduction: The Biotechnology Century and Its Workforce Chapter 1
    Week 2 An Introduction to Genes and Genomes Chapter 2
    Week 3 Recombinant DNA Technology and Genomics Chapter 3
    Week 4 Proteins as Products Chapter 4
    Week 5 Microbial Biotechnology Chapter 5
    Week 6 Plant Biotechnology; Chapter 6
    Week 7 Midterm Exam
    Week 8 Animal Biotechnology Chapter 7
    Week 9 DNA Fingerprinting and Forensic Analysis Chapter 8
    Week 10 Bioremediation Chapter 9
    Week 11 Aquatic Biotechnology Chapter 19
    Week 12 Medical Biotechnology Chapter 11
    Week 13 Biotechnology Regulations Chapter 12
    Week 14 Ethics and Biotechnology Chapter 13
    Week 15 Revision
    Assessment Methods and Criteria Evaluation Tool Quantity Weight Alignment with LOs
    Final Exam 1 40
    Semester Evaluation Components
    In-term exam 1 25
    Quiz 2 20
    Presentation 1 15
    ***     ECTS Credit Calculation     ***
     Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours Activity Hours Weeks Student Workload Hours
    Lecture Hours 3 15 45 Home study 4 15 60
    In-term exam study 15 1 15 Presentation project 6 2 12
    assignments 9 2 18
            Total Workload Hours = 150
    *T= Teaching, P= Practice ECTS Credit = 6
    Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey Last Update Date: 10/03/2022

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