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Topical Issues and Research Trends in Biomedicine (BUMK_028)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Biology and Microbiology
Credit points / ECTS:3 / 4.5
Course supervisor:Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Life Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Biology
Objective
The aim of the study course is to acquaint Master's students with the diversity of biomedical problems, possible research directions, and to introduce the methods used in biomedical laboratories.
Prerequisites
In natural sciences or medicine.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
On completion of the course the student will be able to:
• outline the various methods and possibilities in biotechnology, in the creation of transgenic plants and animals;
• explain the benefits and risks associated with biotechnology.
Skills
As a result of learning the study course, students will be able to plan and conduct scientific research in the field of current problems of biomedicine.
Competence
Will be able to analyse biotechnological processes.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedicine, MFMB | 2 | Master’s | Limited choice | Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve, Valdis Pirsko |
