Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge obtained from modules Organic Chemistry and Microbiology and Workshop - Microbiology on the 3rd Semester and Protein Physics on the 4th semester.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge and understanding of basic DNA related processes in the cell
• Must have the knowledge and understand basic and advanced techniques used to manipulate and characterize DNA
• Must have the knowledge about basic gene expression systems and their regulation mechanisms
• Must be able to understand some basic applications of gene technology in the areas of biotechnology, medicine, and nanotechnology

Skills

• Must be able to understand and apply basic and advanced gene technolo-gy tools to novel problems
• Must be able to understand the principles and be able to apply the theory behind them on real problems.

Competences

• Must have a deeper understanding of the principles and tools
• Must be able to understand and apply the knowledge about DNA related processes and DNA manipulation techniques on real problems
• Must be able to reflect over theories and methods used for creation and manipulation of DNA structures

Type of instruction

Lectures with problems.

Extent and expected workload

This is a 5 ECTS course module and the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Gene Technology (Spring)
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations. http:/​/​www.engineering.aau.dk/​uddannelse/​Studieadministration/​