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Genetic engineering

Course Description: This course covers the fundamental principles of genetic engineering, including recombinant DNA techniques, gene vectors, enzymes used in genetic modification, PCR techniques, gene libraries, and blotting techniques. It also focuses on the biological applications of genetic engineering in medicine, industry, and agriculture, in addition to ethical and legal aspects related to it.
Credit hours: 3
Objectives of the course :

Developing students' skills in applying genetic engineering techniques, analyzing their results, and connecting them to biological and ethical applications.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding:
Explains the principles, history, and scope of genetic engineering.
1.2 Explains recombinant DNA techniques and gene vectors.
1.3 Evaluate applications of genetically modified organisms and ethical considerations.
2.0 Skills:
2.1 Implements genetic engineering techniques (PCR, cloning, electrophoresis).
2.2 Analyzes molecular data and solves experimental problems.
2.3 Designs experiments in genetic engineering.
2.4 Clearly presents scientific results.
3.0 Values, Independence, and Responsibility.
Adheres to research ethics and biosafety.
Works within multidisciplinary research teams.

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  • Last updated: 2026-05-10

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