Molecular Biotechnology and Methods BIOR94

Explore how molecular biology is used to develop biotechnological products and treatments. This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical training in analyzing and modifying biological systems at the molecular level.

Overview

This course is ideal for those interested in molecular biology, biotechnology, or biomedicine. You will gain in-depth knowledge of how molecular biological techniques are used in society, from DNA analysis to the development of new drugs and genetically modified organisms. The course combines theory and practice to give you a comprehensive view of molecular biotechnology.

Teaching and learning

Teaching includes lectures, laboratory work, and group projects. You will for example learn advanced techniques such as genetic engineering, purification and production of recombinant proteins, next generation DNA sequencing, and mass spectrometry. 

In the laboratory section, you will practice these methods and evaluate them using the theory you have learned. You will also conduct a literature study where you search, analyse, and present scientific information on molecular methods and their applications. During the course, you will meet guest lecturers from the industry and university, who will share their theoretical and practical experience from different biotechnological applications.