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SYLLABUS
Management of Genetic Engineering, 7,5 ECTS Credits
 
COURSE CATEGORY   Singel Subject Course
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Miljövetenskap - MXA
SUBJECT AREA  
  COURSE CODE   HMXD08
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.

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 two 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).

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 in question.
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.
 
Management of Genetic Engineering
Management of Genetic Engineering
 
Department responsible
for the course or equivalent:
ITUF - Department of Thematic Studies
           
Registrar No: 78/04-41   Course Code: HMXD08      
    Exam codes: see Local Computer System      
Subject/Subject Area : Miljövetenskap - MXA          
           
Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education  
D       MXA   NA  
The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2004-04-20