Biotechnology 1 and Biotechnology 2

The course is aimed at providing the basic knowledge in molecular biology and to introduce the main methodologies to study DNA, RNA, and proteins. The recombinant DNA technology and its various applications in the field of biotechnology will be illustrated, ranging from drug to biofuel manufacturing, diagnostics, improvement of agricultural crops, environmental bioremediation.

At the end of the course the students will be able to describe with proper terminology the molecular mechanisms used by cells to synthesize biomolecules; to identify the techniques to be used in a selected biotechnological application; to highlight the contribution of biotechnologies to production processes and in the management of environmental issues.