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Archived Version 2016 - 2017
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Description 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 1. Evaluate the techniques underlying Animal Cell Biotechnology 2. Discuss the application of animal cell biotechnology in commercial production of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and other biopharmaceuticals 3. Evaluate methods used to genetically manipulate animal cells. 4. Discuss the biological role and potential medical applications of stem cells. 5. Discuss some of the ethical issues associated with human cell biotechnology and its applications 6. Evaluate how animal cell biotechnology research methods (including gene expression profiling and proteomic profiling) can be applied to understanding disease. 7. Evaluate the different levels at which gene expression can be regulated in animal cells. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Research, clinical and industrial applications of animal cell culture, includingCell and Tissue Engineering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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