752-5111-00L  Gene Technology in Foods

SemesterAutumn Semester 2019
LecturersL. Meile, G. Broggini
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
752-5111-00 VGene Technology in Foods2 hrs
Thu15:15-17:00LFV E 41 »
L. Meile, G. Broggini

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AbstractThis course will increase basic knowledge on biotechnological constructions and application of genetically modified organisms (GMO) which are used worldwide in food production systems. The course discusses health issues, the legislation frame and food safety aspects of GMO applications in agriculture, food production and consumption in Switzerland and EU-countries.
Learning objectiveThis course will provide knowledge and biological background on genetically modified organisms (GMO) and food produced with the help of GMO, especially on the molecular basis of GMO constructions with emphasis on genetically modified food in Switzerland and the EU. Criteria of rationale food safety and health assessment in agriculture and food consumption will be elaborated.
ContentOverview on application in gene technology, the gene transfer potential of bacteria, plants and other organisms and the mostly used transgenes in food as well as on GMO used for food production and their detection technologies in food; food safety assessment of GMO food; information on the legislation in Switzerland and EU-countries
Lecture notesCopies of slides from lectures will be provided
LiteratureActual publications from literature will be provided
Prerequisites / NoticeGood knowledge in biology, especially in microbiology and molecular biology are prerequisites.
Some contents will be provided by registred students who will present as a group an actual publication.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersL. Meile, G. Broggini
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examinationCompulsory continuous performance assessment (i.e. ‘obligatorisches Leistungselement’):
A group presentation on a published paper in the field during the semester (20% of the final grade).

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Agricultural Sciences MasterSafety and Quality in Agri-Food ChainWInformation
Food Science MasterFood BiotechnologyWInformation
Food Science MasterOptional SubjectsWInformation
Food Science MasterOptional SubjectsW+Information
Food Science MasterSafety and Quality in Agri-Food ChainWInformation
MAS in Nutrition and HealthElectivesWInformation