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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Animal Cell Biotechnology
Module Code	BE435
School	School of Biotechnology
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Martin Clynes Semester 2: Martin Clynes Autumn: Martin Clynes
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To provide the student with an overview of modern research and industrial applications of animal cell biology To provide an appreciation of the applications of animal cell culture and related technologies and their applications in industry, research and medicine.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate the techniques underlying Animal Cell Biotechnology
2. Discuss the application of animal cell biotechnology in commercial production of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and other biopharmaceuticals
3. Evaluate methods used to genetically manipulate animal cells.
4. Discuss the biological role and potential medical applications of stem cells.
5. Discuss some of the ethical issues associated with human cell biotechnology and its applications
6. Evaluate how animal cell biotechnology research methods (including gene expression profiling and proteomic profiling) can be applied to understanding disease.
7. Evaluate the different levels at which gene expression can be regulated in animal cells.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	A series of lectures detailing the fundamental aspects of animal cell biology.
Independent learning time	101	Reading of recomended texts that further develop central core concepts highlighted during lectures
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Research, clinical and industrial applications of animal cell culture, including.
Cell and Tissue Engineering.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List