2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD5206M GMOs, Antibodies and PCR
10 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr Matteo Castronovo
Email: m.castronovo@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
First degree in a science subjectPre-requisites
FOOD5125M | Food Biotechnology |
Module replaces
FOOD5205MThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module students should be able to:(a) understand the principles of PCR;
(b) understand the principles of polyclonal, monoclonal and recombinant antibody production;
(c) understand the uses and limitations of antibodies in food protein analysis;
(d) understand the uses and limitations of pcr in food analysis;
(e) understand the principles behind detection of GMOs in food using antibodies and pcr.
Syllabus
The immune system; the in vitro use of antibodies; antibody production; antibody structure; recombinant antibodies; antibody-targeted interactions; ELISA and applications in analysis of food proteins; production of GMOs; the pcr reaction; and its use in analysis; detection of GMOs by antibody and pcr methods; Nobel Prize winners in immunoassay and pcr.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 12 | 1.00 | 12.00 |
Practical | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
Seminar | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
Private study hours | 79.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
32 hours: reading for lectures;14 hours: reports for practicals;
8 hours: report writing;
25 hours: examination and preparation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through practicals and attendance at lectures and seminars.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Written Work | 1 x 1,000 word written exercise | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 10.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 90.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 90.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 18/09/2017
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