PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGIES
Stampa
Enrollment year
2018/2019
Academic year
2018/2019
Regulations
DM270
Academic discipline
BIO/04 (PLANT PHYSIOLOGY)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY "LAZZARO SPALLANZANI"
Course
ADVANCED BIOTECHNOLOGY
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Year of study
Period
2nd semester (01/03/2019 - 14/06/2019)
ECTS
6
Lesson hours
48 lesson hours
Language
Italian
Activity type
ORAL TEST
Teacher
BALESTRAZZI ALMA (titolare) - 3 ECTS
MACOVEI ANCA - 3 ECTS
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Plant Biology, Molecular Biology and Gentics
Learning outcomes
To acquire knowledge on the molecular basis of crop genetic improvement together with the most innovative techniques.
Acquire knowledge on the biotechnologist'
role in the Industry Sector.
Course contents
Genetically Modified Plants: technology and essential applications.
The Seed Technology Industry as an example of how a Company works in terms of R&D,
with a look at other field of the plant biotech industry.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and practical approaches
Reccomended or required readings
Texts and Power point presentations supplied by the teachers
Assessment methods
oral examination including a presentation of a scientific research article chosen by the examinees
Further information
The part addressing the biotechnologists' role in Industry will be held by Dr. Ineke Wijkamp (Hoopman Group, The Netherlands), as 'Visiting Professor'. These lessons will be held in English.
Sustainable development goals - Agenda 2030