Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Workshop
Module Offerings
5111BCBMOL-JAN-CTY
Aims
To provide the student with the basic concepts of synthetic biology and a good understanding of the foundational science that underpins synthetic biology, and develop appreciation for the importance of social responsibility in bioengineering.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the core principles of molecular biology and their application in engineering biological systems.
2.
Explain how understanding of parts, systems and devices enable the design, build, test, learn model of synthetic biology.
3.
Explain the key foundational science that enables modern synthetic biology.
4.
Critically evaluate the design and operation of genetic circuits built from parts, devices, and systems.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1) Review of principles of molecular biology that underpins synthetic biology
2) Basic principles of synthetic biology and bioengineering
3) Foundational science enabling synthetic biology
4) Parts, devices, systems in synthetic biology
5) Role of Synthetic Biology in driving innovations in biotechnology
6) Synthetic biology and public engagement
Module Overview:
This module provides you with the basic concepts of synthetic biology and a good understanding of the foundational science that underpins synthetic biology. It enables you to develop appreciation for the importance of social responsibility in bioengineering. This module will also provide personal development planning support for level 5 students on the Biotechnology programme.
This module provides you with the basic concepts of synthetic biology and a good understanding of the foundational science that underpins synthetic biology. It enables you to develop appreciation for the importance of social responsibility in bioengineering. This module will also provide personal development planning support for level 5 students on the Biotechnology programme.
Additional Information:This module will provide personal development planning support for level 5 students on the Biotechnology programme. As tutorials are within the module students will have small group teaching sessions and individual feedback on tutorial work.