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Madrid, Spain - Course Descriptions - Cell Cultures

Course Information

Subject: Biology (BIO)
Number: 2338
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Prerequisites: Cellular Biology

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits

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OBJECTIVES

 

To understand the techniques and concepts of cell culture, of special interest and applicability in biotechnology.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Cell culture of animal and vegetable tissues, mediums and conditions. Cell lines and their identification. Conditions and techniques of freezing and maintaining cell cultures. Quantification and contaminants.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

DOYLE, A. & GRIFFITHS, J. B.: Cell and Tissue Culture: Laboratory procedures in Biotechnology. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 1999.

 

FRESHNEY, R. I.: Culture of Animal Cells: A Manual of Basic Technique. 4th Ed. Wiley-Liss, Inc. 2000.

METHODOLOGY

Participative lessons and seminars where various topics from the program as well as recent papers will be explained and discussed.

EVALUATION

Attitude and participation in class and in the laboratory will be considered. Final written exam. Papers and oral presentations.