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Overview
What you will study
The Synthetic Biology and its Applications course offered by University of Tartu aims to provide an overview of synthetic biology advances and their applications. Students will get hands-on experience in molecular cloning and genetic engineering. This course is designed for high school students and beginner level BSc students.
Laboratory work will focus on genetically modifying baker’s yeast (S. cerevisiae) with previously designed set of plasmid vectors. The constructed yeast strains will be used to study intricate mechanisms of regulation of gene expression and to illustrate the concept of logic gates in synthetic biology. Three distinct fluorescent proteins will be used as protein expression reporters. By combining different inputs to induce gene expression, the fluorescence of different reporter proteins will be measured as output.
Students will learn how to work in the molecular biology lab, lab safety rules, how to operate various laboratory equipment (e.g., PCR machines, centrifuges, vortexes, thermostats, etc.). They will learn the basic principles of logic gates and their applications in synthetic biology. Students will collect and analyse the data using different research methods, including live-cell flourescent microscope imaging, FACS, Western Blotting.
Learning outcomes
The student completing the course will:
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Applied Biotechnology
- Synthetic Biology
- Bioengineering
- Science and Technology
- Logic gates and their applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 11 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
2 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Tartu, Estonia
Disciplines
BiologyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- Online application form
- Motivation letter (up to 1 page) that demonstrates the applicant’s motivation to participate, his/her expectations about the programme, how participation in the summer programme relates to his/her studies and interests, and how the applicant plans to use the gained experience and knowledge in the future.
- Transcript of academic records
- Copy of passport
- Application fee of 25 EUR
PS: Only complete applications including all annexes submitted by the deadline will be considered for selection.
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
600 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 EUR for the full programme during 11 days. -
EU/EEA
600 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 EUR for the full programme during 11 days.
- The fee includes: study materials, 8 days of academic work with lecturers, certificate of completion (2 ECTS) and 5 cultural events in the evenings
Living costs for Tartu
300 - 600 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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