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BIOL501 Molecular Biology and Genetics
This course covers eukaryotic gene expression and regulation in detail, as well as eukaryotic cellular processes. Genome, transcriptome and proteome level information are discussed, as well as epigenomics. In particular, human genome is detailed. Relevant ethical, legal and social issues are discussed.
BIOL502 Fundamentals of Biotechnology
This course introduces the basic concepts of biotechnology. The history, development and current applications of biotechnological products are outlined and serve as the basis for the elective courses.
BIOL503 Genome Editing and Gene Therapy
Genetic engineering, new techniques in gene and genome editing, and the relevant technology are covered. The latest developments in the field are reviewed and the potential for future applications are discussed.
BIOL504 Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
The course provides a more detailed overview of molecular cell biology and its significance in understanding the disease mechanisms.
BIOL506 Molecular and Medical Biotechnology
Medical applications of molecular cell biology and genetics are covered. Contemporary research findings are discussed through critical thinking and evaluation of scientific papers. Relevant ethical, legal and social issues are discussed.
BIOL507 Medical Biotechnology in Diagnostics and Therapeutics
In this course, the development and advances in the biotechnological tools in disease diagnosis and disease treatment are discussed. The protein based biological products as well as nucleic acid, cell and tissue based biological products are covered in further detail and contrasted.
BIOL508 Biomarkers and Drug Development
This course covers the identification and detection of biomarkers that can be used for disease diagnosis and risk assessment. It includes the detection of potential molecular drug targets and the ways these targets can be employed in drug development.
BIOL509 Applications of Biotechnology in Assisted Reproduction
In this course, the historical changes in reproductive medicine and developments in assisted reproductive technologies are discussed. The advances in reproductive technologies and latest discoveries are analyzed. In addition, preimplantation genetic diagnosis/screen methods are reviewed.
BIOL511 Ethics in Biotechnology
This course provides an overview of the legal, medical, and ethical questions regarding biotechnological methods such as those related to reproduction and human genetics, and how to apply legal reasoning to these questions.
BIOL512 Vaccines and Immunity
The course outlines the medical applications of molecular tools and findings in vaccine development and immunity.
BIOL513 Epigenetics and Epigenomics
Epigenetics is one of the most rapidly expanding fields in biology. This course covers the latest developments in epigenetics and epigenomics and investigates the wider impacts of epigenetics in human health. References may be made to subjects such as the impact of social determinants of health. The course also covers ethical, legal and social aspects.
BIOL514 Applications of Bioinformatics in Biotechnology
Bioinformatics plays an important role in the advancement of biotechnology in various fields. In this course, the impact of bioinformatics in the development of biotechnology is covered.
BIOL515 Applications of Biotechnology in Marine Biology
This course aims to introduce recent developments in biotechnology from marine organisms which are relevant to a broad range of industrial sectors such as pharmaceutical and agricultural industries; more efficient and less polluting industrial processes and tools for environmental remediation.
BIOL521 Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory Applications
The course provides students with basic knowledge on molecular techniques (preparing chemically competent bacterial cells, bacterial transformation, plasmid or genomic DNA isolation, polymerase chain reaction etc.) widely used in the field of molecular biotechnology. The students are shown how to conduct experiments in a safe and responsible manner. Additionally, this course enables students to develop skills required by today’s scientific research including data collection, scientific report writing, and familiarizing with the state-of-the-art laboratory techniques
BIOL581 Final Project I
In this course, students carry out an independent wet-lab project under the suprevision of a faculty member. Literature search and preliminary experimental work are completed within the duration of this course.
BIOL582 Final Project II
In this course, students carry out an independent wet-lab project under the suprevision of a faculty member. They continue the wet-lab research project that they have initiated under the course BIOL581 Final Project – I. They finish this project and present it orally and submit it in writing.
BIOL599 Term Project
The student will prepare a semester project on a selected topic.
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