| Overview of micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi, microalgae etc) important in biotechnology processes. Microbial growth kinetics. Principles of batch, fed-batch and continuous fermentation processes; sterilisation of culture media; stirring, mixing and aeration of fermentation cultures. DNA (DNA structure, replication, transcription, translation, post-translational processing). Relevance of DNA to Biotechnology. Gene cloning. Production of recombinant proteins. Microbial Genomics. Introduction to plant biotechnology and application of transgenic plants to food production. Transgenic animal-derived products (fish, milk, etc.). Overview of ethics, safety and regulation. |
Administrative assistant: Mr. ABEELUCK Yajyushsingh
Telephone: 4037400
Email: aofoa-exam@uom.ac.mu |
