2023

Biochemistry and Molecular Biotecnology

Name: Biochemistry and Molecular Biotecnology
Code: QUI13647M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Biochemistry

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

This course aims to present current knowledge and future perspectives in the area of biochemistry and molecular biotechnology. It is intended that students acquire fundamental knowledge in this area and apply them in the design of new strategies for intervention in health and environment. Be able to analyze and discuss scientific work and plan small research projects in a problem-solving approach.

Contents

1. Cloning Strategies

2. Production of recombinant proteins in prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems

3. Protein Engineering

4. Genomics, proteomics, lipidomics and metabolomics

5. Molecular Diagnosis

6. Gene Therapy

7. Drug Design and Drug Targeting

8. Biology and physiology of aging

9. Metabolic Engineering

10. Stem Cells

11. DNA vaccines and RNA therapies;

12. Bio-nanotechnology;

13. Plant molecular improvement

14. Climate change mitigation

15. Biotechnology and terraforming - Mars as a case study.

Teaching Methods

1. Theoretical exposition

2. Preparation and presentation of thematic monograph in the form of a public poster.

3. Elaboration of real problem-solving project, in the theoretical program areas with presentation and discussion.

The evaluation will include the evaluation of the Monograph (50%) and the Project Work (50%). These may be submitted during the term under continuous assessment or during the final assessment under the final assessment scheme.

Teaching Staff

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