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Madrid, Spain - Course Descriptions - Molecular Genetic Engineering

Course Information

Subject: Genetics (GEN)
Number: 2346
Language of Instruction: Spanish
Prerequisites: Molecular Genetics

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 60 contact hours, 4 semester credits

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OBJECTIVES

 

To understand the technology of recombinant DNA and its most frequent applications, the principles of genetic manipulation and basic techniques for cloning, transference and genes in different systems: animal and vegetable yeast and bacteria.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is based on the current knowledge of recombinant DNA technology. Students should find solutions to typical problems derived from this course through reasoned planning of experimental strategies.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

BROWN, T. A.: Genomes. 2nd edition. Bios Scientific Publishers, 2002.

CANTOR, C. R., & SMITH, C. L.: Genomics. The science and technology behind the Human Genome Project. Wiley Interscience, 1999.

METHODOLOGY

The professor will explain the theory aided by slides and/or computerized presentations. Understanding problems typical to the course material. One or two senior researches will lecture during the course.

EVALUATION

The students effort to prove their scientific reasoning at the exam will be appraised (90%). Besides the students knowledge, their attendance, attitude, interest and participation in class will also be considered (10%).