Module Title |
Animal Cell Biotechnology
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Module Code |
BE435
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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- To provide the student with an overview of modern research and industrial applications of animal cell biology
- To provide an appreciation of the applications of animal cell culture and related technologies and their applications in industry, research and medicine.
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Learning Outcomes
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- The understanding of and familiarity with the main industrial, research, and biomedical ideas and applications associated with animal cell biology.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
2
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
2
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Independent Learning Time |
47
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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- Research, clinical and industrial applications of animal cell culture, including:
- Cell and Tissue Engineering· Scale-up of animal cell culture
- Mechanisms of drug resistance and cell death
- Differentiation of animal/human cells
- Animal cell culture techniques relevant to mRNA knockdown (e.g. antisense andribozyme technology)
- How animal cells regulate gene expression, with emphasis on translational control
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 0% | Examination Weight | 100% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Recommended Reading:
"Molecular Biology of the Cell" by Alberts, B., et al., (Garland Publishers)
List of up to date original papers and reviews will be provided to the students in each year
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Programme or List of Programmes
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BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
BT | BSc in Biotechnology |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
GCB | BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology |
HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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