5 ECTS credits
140 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4021501FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
English
Partnership Agreement
Under interuniversity agreement for degree program
Faculty
Faculty of Sciences and Bioengineering Sciences
Department
Bio-Engineering Sciences
Educational team
Geert Angenon (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
26 contact hours Lecture
60 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

The course consists of seminars by lecturers of the organising universities and invited guest lectureres on problems and challenges that are or can be solved through molecular and biotechnollogical approaches and the economic, social, ethical and regulatory  aspects associated with such approaches.

Invited speakers are from industry, research institutes and/or NGOs; alumni of the Master of Science Programme in Molecular Biology will also be invited.

Students need to write an essay concerning a topic of choice, i.e. a problem or challenge that can be tackled through a molecular biology/biotechnology appropach; the essay should focus on ethical, socio-economic, safety, regulatory and public acceptance issues regarding the chosen topic; the essay will be discussed during the oral examination.

Additional info

Active participation in the lectures is compulsory.

Learning Outcomes

General competences

Students are informed about practical applications of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in various fields related to human health, agro- and plant biotechnology and know how to adress challenges through these technologies.

The students are aware and able to reflect on the social, economical and ethical implications of the applications of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and are aware of the possibilities and limitations of new technologies.

The students are aware of the complexity of bringing a research result to a commercial product.

Students are able to communicate on social, economical and ethical issues in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, both in written and oral form.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Other exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

The evaluation is based on the quality of the essay and an oral discussion of the essay.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Molecular Biology: Standaard traject