Course syllabus
Course-PM
BBT071Advanced molecular and synthetic biology lp4 VT24 (7.5 hp)
Course is offered by the department of Biology and Biological Engineering
Contact details
- examiner: Margaret Holme (holmema@chalmers.se),
- lecturers: Yvonne Nygård (yvonne.nygard@chalmers.se), Mikael Molin (mikael.molin@chalmers.se), Verena Siewers (siewers@chalmers.se), Marcus Wilhelmsson (marcus.wilhelmsson@chalmers.se), Fredrik Westerlund (fredrik.westerlund@chalmers.se), Scott Mazurkewich (scott.mazurkewich@chalmers.se), Elin Blick (elinbli@chalmers.se).
Schedule
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 was given for the first time in 2023 (BBT070). Slight modifications have been made to the running order and content of some of the lectures.
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.
- 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.
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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