Learning objectives
To analyse, starting from the international literature, examples of applications of transgenic organisms in different fields
Prerequisites
none
Course unit content
Applications of transgenic organisms
Full programme
Introduction - Basic information about biotechnological methodologies
How transgenic organisms are produced
Examples of application of transgenic organisms in research (international literature)
Main applications of transgenic organisms (International literature)
-Agriculture
-Medicine
-Environmental problems
Information about ethical and social issues
Bibliography
material provided by the lecturer
Teaching methods
frontal lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
individual research on a topic chosen by the student
Other information
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