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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description The module aims to promote an appreciation of the contemporary applications of molecular genetic and cell biology methodologies in biomedical research, the biopharmaceutical industry, molecular microbiology, plant biotechnology and forensic-related biological sciences. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Outline the principle and applications of methods of gene profiling/DNA fingerprinting and tissue identification for forensic purposes 2. Explain the design and applications of DNA microarrays for use in transcriptomic studies 3. Critically appraise real-time PCR technologies and their applications in molecular diagnostics 4. Explain the design and applications of recombinant viral vectors 5. Describe the gene expression and genetic manipulation technologies that enable the high-level and sustained expression of Biopharma products and other recombinant proteins 6. Evaluate and critique research data from investigative experiments in genetics and cell biology 7. Describe the biology of bacterial-plant interactions 8. Explain the techniques used to produce genetically altered plants 9. Discuss the development and release of genetically modified organisms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Gene profiling/DNA fingerprinting and tissue identification for forensic purposesDNA microarrays and transcriptomic studiesMicrobial molecular diagnostics involving real-time PCRThe design and applications of recombinant viral vectorsGenetic methods for engineering the high-level and sustained expression of Biopharma products and other recombinant proteinsAnalysis of research data from investigative experiments in genetics and cell biologyAgrobacterium and its interaction with plantsTi plasmid-based vectors and plant transformation; Plant transformation and micro projectiles; Inheritance and expression of chimeric genesInsect/viral/herbicide resistant plantsTransgenic plants for the production of recombinant productsGM plants for fuel and food productionGMO release into the environment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 36497, 0, Reference reading material will be made available during the course, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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