Lecturer: Jenn-Kan Lu (陸振岡)
Email: f0008@mail.ntou.edu.tw
Phone: 02-24622192 # 5236
Course ID: M330133H
Credits: 3
Course Prerequisites: Biochemistry and lab, Molecular biology, and lab
Course Description and Goals:
This course consists of an overview current developments of biotechnology in aquaculture.
This course consists of an overview current development of biotechnology in aquaculture, including: recombinant DNA techniques, growth enhancement, transgenesis, reproduction, vaccinology, molecular diagnostics, cell culture, algal biotechnology, recombinant proteins, probiotics,chromosomal manipulation technique, atuomation-intensive-recirculation system, Bioinformatics.This course is intended for students seeking a broad overview of contemporary biotechnology with emphasis on aquaculture issues and curr
Schedule Type: Lecture, oral presentation, discussion, term paper
Course Schedule (subject to change):
Lecture Topic
1 Introduction of Biotechnology
2 Genetic Engineering Technology to Improve Genotype and Phenotype of Aquatic Animals
3. Gene Transfer Technology in Aquaculture
4. Regulation of Hormonal Factors in Aquatic Species Growth
5. Reproduction Cycle Manipulation
6. Vaccines Biotechnology
7. Molecular Diagnostic Techniques in Aquaculture
8. Cell Culture Technology in Aquaculture