Molekulare Biotechnologie in der Gesellschaft

This highly interdisciplinary lecture should demonstrate the students that many recent biotechnological developments do not only influence scientific fields, but can also have a clear-cut impact on the whole society. The students learn about biotechnological fields which are relevant for political & ethical issues, medical issues and economical issues, i.e. emerging biotechnological industries. Since biotechnology is a rather broad field, the lecture highlights some “prominent” examples. The lecture is called “Molecular Biotechnology” because of its further focus on molecular principles used in the presented biotechnological fields. For each biotechnological topic, the molecular basics are presented followed by presentation of their respective influences on politics, medicine and / or economy. If applicable, the lecture also covers some basics on relevant “Biotech” laws. The students should learn that although the awareness and knowledge of Biotechnology in society is quite low, it definitely is a key technology of the 21th century influencing many aspects of life. In addition, the students should obtain a deep understanding of the molecular principles presented in the lecture to be competent for future discussions outside the University. In addition to specialized knowledge (professional competences), the students will train social competences because of being stimulated for contributions and critical discussions. Methodical competences are developed as well because students have to use different sources to collect informations and facts (e.g. text books, internet searches, peer-reviewed journals, newspapers).

Written Examination (120 min)

• Molecular Biology of the Gene, Watson et al., Pearson International Edition, Sixth Ed (2008) or newer ones
• Genetik, Klug et al., Pearson Studium, 8. Auflage (2007) or newer ones
• Molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts et al., Garland Science, 5th edition (2008) or newer ones
• Selected original scientific journal articles and reviews on the fields discussed.

• Biotechnology (Master of Science, 3 Semester Version): Master 1st year course
• Biotechnology (Master of Science, 4 Semester Version): Master 2nd year course

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