(in Polish) Environmental impacts of genetically modified organisms 2600-EIGMO-GC-1-S2

Detailed plan of the lecture
1. Introduction to molecular biology - anatomy of genomes, DNA replication, homologous recombination, transcription and translation.
2. Genetic engineering and methods of creation of GMO (microorganisms, plants and animals) - molecular cloning, transformation, transfection.
3. State-of-art techniques of genome editing including CRIPSR/Cas9 method.
4. Application of GMO in industry, agriculture and medicine.
5. Pros and cons of GMO.
6. Possible threads of GMO for humans and environment.
7. Safety of GMO food of plant and animal origin.
8. Methods for detection of GM organisms by PCR.
9. The importance of GM organisms for further development of agriculture, industry and medicine.
10. Genetic modifications as intellectual and legal property. Legal acts related to GMOs.

Total student workload

Scheduled course contact hours - 15 hours Other contact hours involving the teacher (consultation hours, examinations) - 15 hours Non-contact hours - student's own work (preparation for classes, examinations, writing essay) - 20 hours Total number of hours 50 (2 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1. Describe types of genetic modifications. K_W02, K_W11, W2. Provide basic knowledge about molecular methods used for production of genetically modified organisms. K_W10, K_W11, W3. List benefits and risks associated with the creation of GM organisms. K_W04, K_W07, W4. Give examples of usage of GM organisms in industry, agriculture, and medicine. K_W07 W5. Explain the possible hazards of GM organisms for the environment and the biodiversity. K_W04, K_W06,

Learning outcomes - skills

U1. Discuss pros and cons of GM organisms. K_U02 U2. Provide own opinion about GM organisms supported by clear rationale. K_U02 U3. Assess the possible threats of GM organisms for humans and for the environment. K_U05

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1. Understand the need to raise awareness of the general public about benefits and hazards of GM organisms. K_K02, K_K07 K2. Critically assess information about GM organisms available at scientific and non-scientific sources. K_K03 K3. Understand the significance of research integrity in the field of GMO research. K_K05 K4. Understand the need of constant expanding the knowledge in the area of GMO research. K_K02

Teaching methods

Informative lecture. Discussion. Writing essay.

Expository teaching methods

- discussion
- informative (conventional) lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- presentation of a paper

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of: - genetics - molecular biology - plant and animal embryology

Course coordinators

Term 2023/24L:

Milena Kulasek

Term 2024/25L:

Milena Kulasek

Term 2021/22L:

Agnieszka Mierek-Adamska

Term 2022/23L:

Agnieszka Mierek-Adamska

Assessment criteria

To graduate the course students must achieve all learning outcomes. This is verified via:
1. Essay - students must write an opinion essay "I am for/against GMO" (around 1000 words).
2. Final test - single choice questions.
Grades based on the number of points from the test: 100-92% very good (5,0), 91-82% good plus (4,5), 81-72% good (4,0), 71-62% satisfactory plus (3,5), 61-55% satisfactory (3,0), 54-0% unsatisfactory (2,0).

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