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Experimental Biotechnology

Title
Experimental Biotechnology
Semester
E2023
Master programme in
Molecular Biology * / Chemical Biology / Molecular Health Science
Type of activity

Laboratory Course

Teaching language
English
Study regulation

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REGISTRATION AND STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE
Registration

Sign up for study activities at stads selvbetjeningwithin the announced registration period, as you can see on the Studyadministration homepage.

When signing up for study activities, please be aware of potential conflicts between study activities or exam dates.

The planning of activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programs which do not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programs, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose.

Number of participants

Please note this course have a limit of max. 36 students.

ECTS
5
Responsible for the activity
Håvard Jenssen (jenssen@ruc.dk)
Head of study
Lotte Jelsbak (ljelsbak@ruc.dk)
Teachers
Study administration
INM Registration & Exams (inm-exams@ruc.dk)
Exam code(s)
U60044
ACADEMIC CONTENT
Overall objective

The purpose of the course is to teach the students experimental approaches within DNA and protein technology that gives students insight into the function and regulation of genes and gene products. The students will be introduced to various methods that are used in contemporary molecular biology research.

Detailed description of content

A practical course in DNA and protein technology that gives students insight into the function and regulation of genes and gene products.

Introduction to various methods that are used in contemporary molecular biology research.

Course material and Reading list

Course manual on Moodle. The course manual must be printed out before the start of the course, and the students must bring their own lab coat for the course.

Overall plan and expected work effort
  • lectures 5 hrs

  • student presentations 5 hrs

  • practical exercises 60 hrs

  • report writing 40 hrs

  • preparation 25 hrs

  • Oral exam 0,25 hr

- total 135 hrs

Format
Evaluation and feedback

The course includes formative evaluation based on dialogue between the students and the teacher(s).

Students are expected to provide constructive critique, feedback and viewpoints during the course if it is needed for the course to have better quality. Every other year at the end of the course, there will also be an evaluation through a questionnaire in SurveyXact. The Study Board will handle all evaluations along with any comments from the course responsible teacher.

Furthermore, students can, in accordance with RUCs ‘feel free to state your views’ strategy through their representatives at the study board, send evaluations, comments or insights form the course to the study board during or after the course.

Programme

Intensive lab course

ASSESSMENT
Overall learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

  • develop methods for isolating, characterising and modifying genes and gene products

  • analyse the properties of genes and proteins, and their application in biotechnological processes

  • develop a plan and completing experimental work based on standard protocols

  • develop good laboratory practice and composition of a tidy and well organized laboratory journal

  • use digital programs to analyse the data that has been acquired

  • plan, complete and analyse assigned experiments using methods in gene and protein technology

  • analyse complex data structures with relevant mathematical and statistical models/programs.

Form of examination
Individual oral exam based on group product

Permitted group size: 2-3 students.

The character limit of the written product is 12,000-96,000 characters, including spaces.
The character limits include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices.

Time allowed for the exam including time used for assessment: 15 minutes.

The students are examined separately.

The assessment is an overall assessment of the written product(s) and the subsequent oral examination..

Permitted support and preparation materials for the oral exam: Personal notes, own reports and assignments.

Assessment: 7-point grading scale.
Moderation: Internal co-assessor.
Form of Re-examination
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
Type of examination in special cases
Examination and assessment criteria

The portfolio consists of two lab-reports.

The individual oral exam starts with a presentation of the finding of the reports.

The assessment criteria regarding the written part:

The candidate will be assessed in his/her general understanding of the methodologies used in the lab, and interpretation and analysis of the individual findings outlined in the lab reports. This work may also include use of digital programs to analyse the data that has been acquired and analysis of complex data structures with relevant mathematical and statistical models/programs.

The assessment of the oral exam is based on the student’s ability to meet the criteria mentioned above and their ability to

  • clearly present and communicate the scientific content of the reports

  • engage in a scientific dialoged and discussion with the assessors

Furthermore, whether the performance meets all formal requirements in regard to both for the written og oral exam

Exam code(s)
Exam code(s) : U60044
Last changed 15/02/2023

lecture list:

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Monday 18-12-2023 10:15 - 18-12-2023 14:00 in week 51
Experimental Biotechnology - Introduction (MHS)

Monday 15-01-2024 08:15 - 15-01-2024 16:00 in week 03
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Tuesday 16-01-2024 08:15 - 16-01-2024 16:00 in week 03
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Wednesday 17-01-2024 08:15 - 17-01-2024 16:00 in week 03
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Thursday 18-01-2024 08:15 - 18-01-2024 16:00 in week 03
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Friday 19-01-2024 08:15 - 19-01-2024 16:00 in week 03
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Monday 22-01-2024 08:15 - 22-01-2024 16:00 in week 04
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Tuesday 23-01-2024 08:15 - 23-01-2024 16:00 in week 04
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Wednesday 24-01-2024 08:15 - 24-01-2024 16:00 in week 04
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Thursday 25-01-2024 08:15 - 25-01-2024 16:00 in week 04
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Friday 26-01-2024 08:15 - 26-01-2024 16:00 in week 04
Experimental Biotechnology (MHS)

Friday 02-02-2024 10:00 - 02-02-2024 10:00 in week 05
Experimental Biotechnology - Hand-in of portfolio (MHS)

Tuesday 06-02-2024 09:00 - 06-02-2024 17:00 in week 06
Experimental Biotechnology - Exam (MHS)

Wednesday 07-02-2024 09:00 - 07-02-2024 17:00 in week 06
Experimental Biotechnology - Exam (MHS)

Monday 04-03-2024 10:00 - 04-03-2024 10:00 in week 10
Experimental Biotechnology - Hand-in of portfolio (reexam) (MHS)

Tuesday 19-03-2024 08:15 - 19-03-2024 12:00 in week 12
Experimental Biotechnology - Reexam (MHS)