Course detail

Advanced Molecular Biotechnology

FCH-DCO_MOBAcad. year: 2024/2025

The course is focused on exploatation of molecular biotechnology in construction of genetically modified organisms, particularly plants. Some part is focused on the use of transgenic plants and animals for enhancing the quality of foods and on their use as bioreactors for production of important compounds. Attention is focused on the safety of foods with GMO for men´s health and environment.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Mgr. Václav Brázda, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology (ÚCHPBT)

Entry knowledge

Courses from Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Examination is oral.
The course uses teaching lectures and individual consultation which are connected to the PhD thema.

Aims

Lectures cover the use of transgenic organisms in the preparation of useful products, including foods. The attention is focused on to the foods of plant origin and their safety mainly.
Theoretical aspects of the use of molecular biotechnology (application of recombinant DNA techniques) in the preparation of useful products with the impact in food production.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Glick B.R., Molecular biotechnology, American Society for Microbiology, 2017 (CS)
Rossana M., Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Callisto Reference, 2018 (CS)
Snustad P.D, Genetika, MUNI Press, 2017 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DPCP_PCH Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DKCP_PCH Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional