LSMM 5755-0

Brief

1. This course provides a general overview of recent advancement of medical biotechnology. 2. This course is of advanced level and is more suitable for graduate students with strong multi- disciplinary background. 3. This course will introduce intensive discussion in the classroom. 4. In addition to technology, business and ethic aspects will be included.

Description

Course keywords: Biotechnology，vaccines，drugs，diagnostics，medical devices 一、Course Description 1. This course provides a general overview of recent advancement of medical biotechnology. 2. This course is of advanced level and is more suitable for graduate students with strong multi-disciplinary background. 3. This course is offered in English and emphasizes intensive discussion in the classroom. 4. In addition to technology, business and ethic aspects will be included. 二、Text Books No textbook will be assigned. 三、References Selected articles from biotechnology journal will be assigned. Scientific American Nature Biotechnology Trends in Biotechnology Current Opinions in Biotechnology etc. 四、Teaching Method Lectures, Discussion, student presentation 五、Syllabus Topics to be discussed in the class 1、Biotechnology: current status and perspective 2、Manipulation of protein production 3、Genomics, proteomics, microbiomics, and other –omics 4、Bioinformatics and structure biotechnology 5、Antimicrobials development 6、Vaccine development 7、Protein and antibody engineering 8、Molecular diagnosis 9、Biochips/bioMEMS /biosensors/ 10、Tissue engineering 11、Transgenic animals/Stem cell technology 12、Gene therapy 13、Drug delivery 14、Herbal medicine and natural compounds 15. Medical devices 16. Cosmetics and food supplements 六、Evaluation Oral presentation 10% Term paper 10% Class participation 40% Examination 40% 七、Website Please consult the university E-learning platform.

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Compulsory

Elective

Cross Discipline

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