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MICR40010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Recombinant DNA Technology (MICR40010)

Subject:
Microbiology
College:
Science
School:
Biomolecular & Biomed Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Jennifer Mitchell
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module gives an overview of new and emerging recombinant DNA technologies being used in the biotechnology and biotherapeutics industry. Students will learn about the latest techniques in genome sequencing in the context of the development of methods from the inception of sequencing short segments to current high throughput systems. The application of modern techniques to the investigation of gene expression will be explored with examples of applications in the biomedical and biotechnology fields. The module also focuses on the latest developments in the use of gene therapy and display technologies to develop new and novel biotherapeutics. Case studies will be presented of the use of Recombinant DNA technology in the biotechnology industry including how these technologies can be used to develop therapeutics for human and animal disease.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the students will have gained an extensive and thorough understanding of some of the key recombinant DNA technologies used in the biotechnology industry today. They will be able to critically evaluate the application of these technologies to human and animal disease. A critical part of the students training will be the ability to adapt these techniques to overcome problems that can arise during drug development.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Lectures

10
Tutorial

4
Total

109

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module content will be delivered in a series of interactive lectures. Each week will contain a lecture where the technologies will be explained in detail and reading material given. Interactive lectures where students will investigate ways to use these technologies to address problems facing the biotechnology industry will also be given. There is a strong emphasis on group work and interaction. The material will be assessed with an end of semester exam.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Student undertaking this module should have a degree in life science with a basic understanding of molecular biology.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): 2 hour end of semester exam. There will be two sections and students are required to answer one question from each section. Each question will be 50% of the overall final grade. End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
100
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

After receiving their grades for their written exam students can e-mail the module coordinator to get feedback on their exam grade and commentary.

Name Role
Dr Jennifer Mitchell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Peadar Ó Gaora Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mon 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 5 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 6 Thurs 10:00 - 11:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1 Tues 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 3 Tues 12:00 - 13:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 4 Tues 16:00 - 17:50
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