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Stem Cell Engineering, 6 ECTS credits.
/Stamcellsteknik/
For:
KeBi
PRO
TB
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 32
Rec. self-study hours: 128
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Engineering Biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): A
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Aim:
The aim of this course is to provide deeper knowledge in some specific areas of eukaryotic cell biology related to stem cells. By the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Summarize knowledge on models for the regulation of cell growth and cell differentiation.
- Describe different experimental methods used for modifying differentiation and function of cells.
- Discuss relevant ethical issues related to the use of stem cell engineering.
- Independently identify a scientific question of relevance for the topic of the course, search and critically evaluate scientific literature in this field and write a review of the results.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Three years of previous studies in the area of biotechnology.
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
The course applies problem based learning and includes lectures, tutorials, laboratory work and seminars. Tutorials, laboratory work and seminars are compulsory.
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Course contents:
Growth and differentiation factors. Processes of cell differentiation, apoptosis, regulation and control of the function of stem cells. Epigenetic regulation of gene expression and its role in cell growth and cell function. Principles of aberrant growth control, cancer, stem cell niches, cell editing technologies as well as advantages and disadvantages of these technologies. Reproductive and therapeutic cloning, regenerative medicine and induced pluripotent stem cell technology. Ethical aspects on stem cell technology.
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Course literature:
No compulsory literature, but a useful textbook is for instance Alberts B. et al: Molecular Biology of the Cell, Garland Publishing Inc, New York, 6th ed, 2014, or similar.
Scientific reports
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Examination: |
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Laboratory work and report
Individually written report
Seminar on ethical issues of stem cell technology
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1 ECTS
4 ECTS
1 ECTS
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Grades are given as Pass or Fail. |
Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IKE.
Director of Studies: Kajsa Holmgren Peterson
Examiner: Mattias Alenius
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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