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| SYLLABUS |
| Management of Genetic Engineering,
7,5 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Singel Subject Course
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Miljövetenskap - MXA
SUBJECT AREA
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COURSE CODE |
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HMXD08 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
| The aim of the course is for the students to acquire knowledge concerning the various techniques available in order to create gene modified and trans-gene plants and foodstuff. A further aim of this course is for the student to acquire a deeper knowledge about the social, economic, political and legal dimensions and their interplay in the development and implementation of genetic engineering. It is a highly pertinent objective to develop a thorough theoretical framework by which one can scrutinise the empirical issues and cases brought up in this course. |
| CONTENTS |
| In order to sustain the students ability to make informed judgements regarding genetic engineering this course offers an overview of the current techniques and procedures used when producing genetic modified and trans-genetic plants and crops. Furthermore, the students will engage in scrutinising the scientific background for the risk and environmental impact assessment used in the approvement procedures applied in EU. Another crucial point of departure in this course is to explore and understand the complex relations between social, economic, political and legal systems in contemporary society in the context of genetic engineering in agriculture and food production. It is pivotal in this course to examine and understanding the structure and rationale in the legal framework as well as in the political action taken by governments and organisations in EU and elsewhere in relation to genetic engineering. |
| TEACHING |
The pedagogic forms used are defined as project and problem based, where the students individual learning and critical thinking are in focus. This includes group assignments, lectures, seminars, laboratory work and excursions.
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| EXAMINATION |
Examination of the students are based on active participation in group work, seminars, laboratory work and excursions. Written assignments and oral presentation is also basis for grading of the students.
Students who have failed an examination are normally allowed to retake it on two additional occasions, one of which should be arranged shortly after the first examination.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course three times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to “Engelska B” is required, or an international proficiency test, e.g. TOEFL, minimum score 550/213.Applicants must satisfy the following general entrance requirements: Minimum formal requirements for admission to the course include earlier studies at least up to a level corresponding to three years of study at a Swedish university, i.e. approximately equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree at a British university or a professional degree covering at least three years´ of study. Applicants who have previously studied in Sweden, must, at the start of the course hold a Kandidatexamen, or a professional degree in a relevant field. All applicants must satisfy the specific requirements, that is, approximately three semesters of full-time in-depth studies in a relevant major subject. (Environmental Science or any other relevant subject).
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| GRADING |
| The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F |
| CERTIFICATE |
| Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. |
| COURSE LITERATURE |
| The course literature is decided upon by the department
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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Management of Genetic Engineering
Management of Genetic Engineering
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
ITUF - Department of Thematic Studies |
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| Registrar No: 78/04-41 |
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Course Code: HMXD08 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : Miljövetenskap - MXA |
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Field of Education |
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MXA |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2004-04-20
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