12769 - Molecular Biotechnology and Society Modulübersicht
| Module Number: | 12769 |
| Module Title: | Molecular Biotechnology and Society |
| Molekulare Biotechnologie in der Gesellschaft | |
| Department: | Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences |
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| Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
| Duration: | 1 semester |
| Frequency of Offer: | Every winter semester |
| Credits: | 6 |
| Learning Outcome: | This highly interdisciplinary lecture should demonstrate the students that many recent biotechnological developments do not only influence scientific fields, but can also have a clear-cut impact on the whole society. The students learn about biotechnological fields which are relevant for political & ethical issues, medical issues and economical issues, i.e. emerging biotechnological industries. Since biotechnology is a rather broad field, the lecture highlights some “prominent” examples. The lecture is called “Molecular Biotechnology” because of its further focus on molecular principles used in the presented biotechnological fields. For each biotechnological topic, the molecular basics are presented followed by presentation of their respective influences on politics, medicine and / or economy. If applicable, the lecture also covers some basics on relevant “Biotech” laws. The students should learn that although the awareness and knowledge of Biotechnology in society is quite low, it definitely is a key technology of the 21th century influencing many aspects of life. In addition, the students should obtain a deep understanding of the molecular principles presented in the lecture to be competent for future discussions outside the University. In addition to specialized knowledge (professional competences), the students will train social competences because of being stimulated for contributions and critical discussions. Methodical competences are developed as well because students have to use different sources to collect informations and facts (e.g. text books, internet searches, peer-reviewed journals, newspapers). |
| Contents: | The lecture starts with an introduction into the awareness of people towards biotechnology, importance of biotechnology for medicine & sustainable industry, provide examples of the biotechnological presence. In addition, the lecture contains the following topics:
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| Recommended Prerequisites: | none |
| Mandatory Prerequisites: | none |
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| Module Examination: | Final Module Examination (MAP) |
| Assessment Mode for Module Examination: | Written Examination (120 min) |
| Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
| Limited Number of Participants: | None |
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| This module has been approved for the general studies. | |
| Remarks: | "Recommended Placement in the Study Plan"
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