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| Version 2013-2014 |
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| GBIO0019-1 | Introduction to synthetic biology
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| Duration : | 10h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Frank Delvigne, Bernard Joris |
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| Coordinator : | Bernard Joris |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| The first edition of this course is 2012-2013. It covers an introduction to synthetic biology.
The topics of the theoretical parts are
- historical overview of synthetic biology
- tools and approaches in synthetic biology
- DNA sequencing and building of "elementary bricks"
- mathematical modelling
- measurements (microscopy, flow cytometry)
- design of metabolic pathways
- design of regulatory systems
- security, social and ethical aspects
The theoretical part will be followed by a synthetic biology projet consisting of modelling and an implementation in E.coli. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of this course, the student will master basic concepts of synthetic biology. He or she will be able to build virtually as well as in E. coli simple synthetic systems.
This course is taught in English, with support material available in English. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| none |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course is based on ex-cathedra lectures, and a laboratory project requiring the use of a computer for simulating biochemical reaction systems (Matlab or a software dedicated to simulating biological systems) as well as biological / biochemical manipulations.
This course is taught in English. Students may ask questions in French or English. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Supplementary documents for recommended reading are available on the module's myulg pages. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Detailed individuel report (publication style) on the project (50%); oral examen (50%).
Participation in the project is a prerequisite for the final oral exam. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| The course is organised in the second quadrimestre, at dates to be arranged. |
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Contacts :
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| Franck DELVIGNE
Chimie et bio-industries / Bio-industries
BG1 Bio-industries
Passage des Déportés 2
5030 Gembloux
Te 081 622 311
F.Delvigne@ulg.ac.be
Bernard JORIS
Unité de Physiologie et Génétique bactériennes
Centre d'Ingénierie des Protéines
Institut de Chimie B6a Local 1.50b
Tée 04 366 2954
bjoris@ulg.ac.be
Secretary: Fabienne Julémont Tel 04 366 3341 |
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