Horizontal Gene Transfer

About Study Course

Department: Department of Biology and Microbiology

ECTS:3

Study type:Full time

Course level:Master's

Target audience:Biology; Clinical Pharmacy; Dentistry; Life Science; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pharmacy

Language:Latvian, English

Study course description Full description, Full time

Branch of science:Biological sciences; Environmental biotechnology; Medical biotechnology; Molecular Biology

Objective

To introduce students with horizontal gene transfer, both in nature and in the laboratory (gene engineering), in modern medicine (gene therapy among other topics), as well as to help them acquire the skills of scientific literature analysis.

Prerequisites

Molecular biology and genetics, microbiology, human anatomy and physiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
• explain gene transfer processes in nature;
• speak on diverse methods and opportunities in medical biotechnology and in creation of transgenic plants and animals;
• characterize methods of gene therapy, its present achievements and application limitations.

Skills

1.Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to explain the benefits provided by biotechnology and gene therapy and the related risks.

Competence

1.The students analyse situations, argue logically and justify their point of view on the horizontal gene transfer and on gene therapy options accordingly to the aim. The students also predict the possible side effects.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester

Study programme	Study semester	Program level	Study course category	Lecturers	Schedule
Medicine	8	Master's	Limited choice	Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve, Valdis Pirsko
Medicine	7	Master's	Limited choice	Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve, Valdis Pirsko

Horizontal Gene Transfer (BUMK_005)

Objective

Prerequisites

Learning outcomes

Study course planning