BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology
Faculty of Science
BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BTH2732
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BTH2732
1 unit list BTH2732 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
In order to carry out any DNA manipulation a large variety of enzymes and specialised techniques are used. This unit will provide the opportunity to gain an understanding of the nature and use of the "tools of the trade" applied routinely by molecular biologists. A wide variety of applications will be explored, ranging from human disease situations to genetic modification of crop species.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Project15%
- Lab reportReport15%
- Online quizOther10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss basic principles of recombinant DNA technology;
- 2
Select and apply practical techniques to achieve a range of experimental outcomes in molecular biology;
- 3
Give examples of the applications of recombinant DNA technology in medical and industrial settings;
- 4
Describe the use of biological databases for data storage;
- 5
Demonstrate skill in data mining;
- 6
Present, analyse and interpret experimental data.
Workload and teaching
Two hours of lectures and three hours of practical/workshop per week
Where it fits
BTH2732 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tan Hock Siew
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tan Hock Siew
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BTH2732?
BTH2732 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BTH2732?
BTH2732 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BTH3752.
When is BTH2732 offered?
In 2021, BTH2732 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does BTH2732 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include BTH2732?
BTH2732 is part of Applied microbiology and Biotechnology.