Course syllabus

Course-PM

BBT070 BBT070 Advanced molecular and synthetic biology lp4 VT23 (7.5 hp)

Course is offered by the department of Biology and Biological Engineering

Contact details

* administrative staff: Gunilla Bankel Andersson (gunilla.bankel.andersson@chalmers.se)

Schedule

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Course literature

  • There is 1, sometimes 2 journal articles assigned for each lecture as mandatory course literature. The artcles are uploaded on Canvas on beforehand and discussed during the lecture.
  • For scoring highest points at the oral exam, the student needs to clearly show he/she has grasped the articles supporting the lectures as well.
  • Students are encouraged to read the articles on beforehand.
  • Teachers may also provide supplementary reading; this will not be part of the exam.

Course design

The course consists of lectures, self-study of literature, review / critique of scientific journal articles, two individual assignments, group reflections and a group assignment and presentation of this. Some lectures are given by invited international experts and the course also contains a study visit.

Changes made since the last occasion

The course has not been given previously.

Learning objectives and syllabus

Learning objectives:

 

- Understand advanced synthetic and molecular biology concepts and methodologies and be able to apply these for studying and improving relevant biological systems.
- Critically review, interpret and discuss scientific articles and studies in the field of synthetic and molecular biology.
- Design and plan the execution of an advanced laboratory project, incl. computer aided design of nucleic acid constructs.
- Be able to connect fundamental studies in molecular and synthetic biology to biotechnological applications.

 

Link to the syllabus on Studieportalen.

Study plan

If the course is a joint course (Chalmers and Göteborgs Universitet) you should link to both syllabus (Chalmers and Göteborgs Universitet).

Examination form

  • Oral exam: 50 points – need to get at least 10.
  • Quizzes: 5 + 5 bonus points
  • Journal clubs 10 + 10 points. Need to get 10 for passing the module.
  • In silico project: 30 points in total; 20 for written report and 10 for oral presentation – need to get at least 15 for passing the module.
  • Grades: 50 points: 3; 65 points: 4; 80 points: 5

Course summary:

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