Over recent years DNA technology has causeda revolution in our understanding of molecular processes in living organisms. To date, there is no field in experimental biology that has remained untouched by the potential of isolating, analyzing and manipulating genes. Thus, DNA technology provides essential tools in both fundamental and applied biological,medical, industrial, agricultural, environmental research.A few examples of modern applications are in diagnosis of diseases, gene therapy, medicines(for example new antimicrobial drugs), use in forensic science, environmental and agricultural applications. This practical course involves a set of basic molecular biology techniques.

Period
30-06-2014 - 11-07-2014 (2 weeks)

Target group
For students from the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and related studies such as Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Molecular Sciences,Bioinformatics, Biological Psychology or other interdisciplinary studies with a biological component

Course aim
After completing this course you will be able to use basic methods of DNA technology:- Amplification of DNA by PCR- Gene isolation and cloning- DNA isolation, restriction and analysis by gel electrophoresis- Nucleotide sequence analysis- DNA databases and DNA database searching.



Credits
3.0 ECTS creditsECTS is the standard European credit system, each ECTS credit is equivalent to 28 study hours. All courses are worth 3 ECTS. Because some education systems (such as the American universities) base their credits on contact hours, we have included the contact hours in the course description on our website.

Course fee
EUR 1350[Convert to USD]The tuition fee of this course is 1350,- and includes furnished accommodation and the orientation programme. If you select two consecutive courses and study with us for four weeks, you will receive a 10% discount on the second course fee.Some courses will include excursions. We will also organize trips and excursions as part of our social programme, which is a great way to get to know your fellow students and learn more about Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The social programme is not included in the tuition fee.

Course leader
Dr. Rieky van Walraven

VU University Amsterdam Study Abroad in Amsterdam
Address: De Boelelaan 1105 Amsterdam
Postal code: 1081 HV
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.studyabroadinamsterdam.nl/en/summerschool/index.asp
E-mail: amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl
Phone: +31 20 5986506