Biotechnology

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Biotechnology
Leerdoelen	At the end of the course, the student is able to: 1) formulate a comprehensive overview of a variety of research fields of biotechnology 2) explain which new molecular biology tools have recently been developed and applied in biotechnology and how they work 3) apply knowledge of the main molecular biotechnological techniques 4) explain the challenges associated in developing a new biotechnological process 5) describe a number of production processes in food biotechnology & biotech materials and examples of drug discovery in pharmaceutical biotechnology 6) explain how new findings and processes in biotechnology can be protected by patent applications
Omschrijving	In this course, the student will learn the molecular basis of biotechnological tools and processes that are being developed and used in research and industrial applications. The course is designed for 3rd year bachelor Biology and/or Life Science & Technology students and is based on an integrated approach, with several practical examples illustrating the whole process of development from an idea to a biotechnological process or product. The course focuses on biotechnology in the Materials, Food and Pharma biotech industry areas (total of 28 lectures). Except for lectures on biotechnological tools and approaches in resaearch, there will be a number of lectures on application aspects, partially by lecturers from companies. In addition, by visiting two biotechnology-oriented companies, a better view on research and development in the biotechnological industry will be obtained. The students will also learn how intellectual property (IP) can be protected by patent applications and other measures.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Practisch werk (PRC) (Lectures 28h, practical 12h (company visits), self study 100h.)
Toetsvorm	Meerkeuze toets (MC), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE) (50% MC, 50% open questions. A mark of > 5.5 needs to be obtained for the final combined written & MC exam.)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. ir. M.W. Fraaije
Docent(en)	prof. dr. R.A.L. Bovenberg ,prof. dr. ir. M.W. Fraaije ,prof. dr. ir. H.H. Haisma ,prof. dr. O.P. Kuipers ,prof. dr. G.N. Moll
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Scientific papers and lecture slides will be digitally provided via the Student Portal
Entreevoorwaarden	The students must have completed the courses Molecules of Life or Biochemistry and Cell Biology in Ecology and Evolution. PLEASE NOTE Biology and Life Science & Technology (old curriculum) course units are only accessible for students of those degree programmes. Students from other degree programmes who would like to participate in Biology course units are obliged to contact one of the academic advisors before registration. After this contact, students have to request admission from the Board of Examiners Biology/Life Science & Technology. Failing to follow this procedure results in immediate unenrollment without prior notification.
Opmerkingen	Presence is mandatory for the lecture on IP and at the excursions to the biotech companies. The attendance will be monitored. No attendance has as consequence that the student is not allowed to do the exam. The course prepares for the Master Biomolecular Sciences. Max. capacity: 60 students.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Biology: major Molecular Life Sciences 3 semester II a keuzegroep BSc LS&T: major Molecular Life Sciences (cohort 2018 and 2019) 3 semester II a keuzegroep MSc Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical Design and Engineering  (Other possible Electives) - semester II a keuze MSc Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences: Research  (Electives) - semester II a keuze