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Cursus: NWI-MOL104
NWI-MOL104
Medical Biotechnology
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusNWI-MOL104
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
CategorieBA (Bachelor)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; Moleculaire Wetenschappen;
Docenten
Coördinator
dr. W.J.A.J. Hendriks
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. W.J.A.J. Hendriks
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. W.J.A.J. Hendriks
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. D.G. Wansink
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2016
Periode
KW1  (29-08-2016 t/m 06-11-2016)
Aanvangsblok
KW1
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstJa
PlaatsingsprocedureNa intakegesprek
ToelichtingNa intakegesprek
Cursusdoelen

At the end of the course you are able to:

  • describe general molecular and cellular principles of biotechnology
  • describe the application of biotechnology to prevent, diagnose or treat human disease
  • identify recent developments in medical biotechnology
  • design new strategies to use medical biotechnology in clinical practice
  • recognize and evaluate ethical, regulatory and societal aspects of biotechnology in medicine
  • work and collaborate effectively in a group
  • effectively communicate scientific information orally and in writing
Inhoud

Medical biotechnology is the application of living cells or cell material in the development or generation of products to prevent, diagnose or treat human disease. Historical examples of biotechnology in support of medicine are the development of vaccines against smallpox and the production of antibiotics or human insulin by bacteria or yeast. Exciting 21st century developments are genetic engineering, gene therapy and stem cell-based regenerative medicine. Medical biotechnology is a rapidly evolving field integrating knowledge obtained in molecular, cell biological, genetic and immunological scientific areas.

Through this course, you will obtain an overview of how interdisciplinary efforts help shaping modern healthcare by developing biotechnological diagnostics and therapeutics for precision medicine. Principles and concepts of medical biotechnology will be discussed in a scientific and societal context, including ethical and legal considerations. Together with fellow-students you will use this knowledge and write a medical biotechnological research proposal and present this during a mini-symposium. Medical Biotechnology towards Clinical Practice presents an excellent foundation for students interested in molecular life sciences in relation to modern clinical practice.

Bijzonderheden
NWI-MOL104 is identical to the first half of the (Radboudumc) minor MED-MIN13 for Biomedical Sciences students. Maximally 24 BMS students will be admitted to this minor. This means that at least 24 (and maximally 48) slots are available for Molecular Life Sciences and (Medical) Biology students. Application deadline is July 31, 2016.In case the number of applications exceeds the available positions, a selection will be made by the coordinators in August 2016. Selection will be based on motivation.Therefore, FNWI students are invited to send a letter of motivation to the coordinators before August 1, 2016.
Onderwerpen
• Advanced cloning, engineering and genetic modification
• Antibodies, vaccines, immunotherapy
• Gene therapy and genetic therapy
• Stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine
• Ethical, legal, economical and societal perspectives
Toetsinformatie
Assessment consists of four parts (each must be graded at least 5.5 to pass the course):

• Written exam (individual; total weight 40%)
• Written mini-review and research proposal (group; weight 40%)
• Oral presentation of research proposal (group; weight 10%)
• Performance, initiative, input and participation during the course (individual; weight 10%)
Voorkennis
This is a course in the programme 'Molecular life sciences'.Knowledge obtained in the courses “Celbiologie der Dieren” and “Biochemie & Moleculaire Biologie II” is required.In view of the maximal number of students that can be dealt with in the course, a selection procedure may be conducted (see Extra information below).
Literatuur

• Lodish et al., Molecular Cell Biology, 7th ed., McMillan Higher Education/ W.H.Freeman & Company, ISBN 1-4641-0981-8;
• Nelson & Cox , Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 6th ed., Macmillan , ISBN-13: 9781464109621,
• Griffiths et al., Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 10th ed., ISBN-13: 978-1-4292-7634-4
• Abbas et al., Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 7th ed., ISBN: 978-1-4377-1528-6
• Literature and additional material provided via Blackboard
Werkvormen

• 6 hours computer course
• 22 hours lecture
• 48 hours group project work without guidance
• 4 hours student presentation
• 11 hours question session
• 5 hours tutor session
• 60 hours individual study period
Extra information teaching methods:
The course language is English.
Verplicht materiaal
Boek
Lodish et al., Molecular Cell Biology, 7th ed., McMillan Higher Education/ W.H.Freeman & Company
Boek
Nelson & Cox , Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 6th ed., Macmillan
ISBN:9781464109621
Boek
Griffiths et al., Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 10th ed
ISBN:9781429276344
Boek
Abbas et al., Cellular and Molecular Immunology, 7th ed
ISBN:9781437715286
Blackboard
Literature and additional material provided via Blackboard
Werkvormen
Computerpracticum

Cursus

Hoorcollege

Presentatie
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Project
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Responsiecollege

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Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok KW1, Blok KW3

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