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Genetics18781/3096/2324/1/20
Study guide

Genetics

18781/3096/2324/1/20
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Bachelor in Chemistry, programme stage 3
    Specialisation:
    • Biochemistry
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 6 credits
Teaching staff: Pittois Karen
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2023 () or 15.03.2024 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 156,00 hours

Prerequisites

previously registered for Biomolecules 2 and Enzyme Kinetics.

Learning outcomes (list)

Biochemical researcher - B1_Biochemical technology
Describes the function of the key cells and organs of the specific defense and the origin of the immune diversity
Describes the structure, types and function of antibodies
Describes the functioning of the non-specific defense: barriers, cells and molecules, and the inflammatory reaction
Describes the functioning of the defense against infectious particles (bacteria, viruses, parasites, yeasts and fungous infections)
Discusses the production and use of DNA libraries
Discusses the different types (clinically relevant) antigens, their properties and classification
Discusses the process and implementation of the various hybridization methods
Discusses the principle and the properties of a given immune test
Discusses the production process and the potential applications of monoclonal antibodies
Recognizes vectors for molecular (expression) clonings and discusses the various components
Sets up a cloning strategy for the given starting material and Vector
Draws the interaction between different cells of the non-specific and specific defense
Describes principle of discussed prokaryotic and eukaryotic cloning, expression and gene editing techniques
Describes qualitative and quantitative PCR reactions and variants: principle, components, requirements, risks, possible detection systems and applications
intrapersonal - methodology
Discusses the production and use of DNA libraries
intrapersonal - problem analysis
Describes the function of the key cells and organs of the specific defense and the origin of the immune diversity
Describes the structure, types and function of antibodies
Describes the functioning of the non-specific defense: barriers, cells and molecules, and the inflammatory reaction
Describes the functioning of the defense against infectious particles (bacteria, viruses, parasites, yeasts and fungous infections)
Discusses the different types (clinically relevant) antigens, their properties and classification
Discusses the process and implementation of the various hybridization methods
Discusses the principle and the properties of a given immune test
Discusses the production process and the potential applications of monoclonal antibodies
Recognizes vectors for molecular (expression) clonings and discusses the various components
Sets up a cloning strategy for the given starting material and Vector
Draws the interaction between different cells of the non-specific and specific defense
Describes principle of discussed prokaryotic and eukaryotic cloning, expression and gene editing techniques
Describes qualitative and quantitative PCR reactions and variants: principle, components, requirements, risks, possible detection systems and applications

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials41,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours115,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series36,00Schriftelijke toets. Immunologie.
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series64,00Schriftelijke toets. Gentechnologie.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series64,00Schriftelijke toets. gentechnologie.
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series36,00Schriftelijke toets. Immunologie.