Course overview
This course will introduce students to the theoretical aspects and practical applications of the major research platforms currently used in biomedical research. The topics covered include: genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, protein purification, flow cytometry, antibody engineering, RNA interference, computational biotechnology, imaging and fermentation technology. Lectures are supplemented with tutorials and workshop sessions. The lecture series is delivered alongside the complementary course: Advanced Technology Techniques, which exposes students to the practical aspects of the platform technologies.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the principles and processes of key research platforms that underpin biomedical science and biotechnology.
- Identify and interpret appropriate sources of information relating to biomedical science.
- Interpret and analyse experimental data in the scientific literature in the field of biomedical science
- Apply knowledge of current and key biomedical research platforms to real life scenarios
- Reflect on the relevance of biomedical science to the Biotechnology industry and career opportunities
- Discuss principles of biomedical science using appropriate language and terminology
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