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CERMB009: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Course Name

Polymerase Chain Reactions

Course Code

CERMB009

Year

2020-21

Course Designer

Ms. Ruqsana Khader  P. K

Couse Duration

30 Hrs

Course Schedule

November to February

Maximum Students Intake

60 Students

1. COURSE LEVEL

Foundational, skill-oriented certificate programme.

2. PREREQUISITE

Basic Knowledge in Science.

3. COURSE INTAKE & ADMISSION

Maximum 60 students will be given admission to the course based on First-Come-First-Serve basis. All the students of the MAMO College are eligible for free enrolment for the course. The enrolment notification will be issued for the course well in advance of the commencement of the course.

4. COURSE COORDINATOR

Ms. Ruqsana Khader P. K, Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology.

5. COURSE PREAMBLE

PCR technique has single handily revolutionized the biological research and biotechnology and it can be easily considered as the reason for the boom in this field. This technique is indispensable in medical and biomedical research laboratory since its discovery ,various types and variant of PCR has been developed to meet the demands in research field.

6. DURATION

Total Duration: 30 Hrs. [Contact Hrs. 16 Hrs, Course Woks: 7 and Assessment Works: 7]

7. CURRICULUM FOCUS

Enhance the employability of the learners through curriculum enrichment for additional skill development.

8. COURSE OBJECTIVES

Learners are expected to

(a)       Understand the basic requirements of PCR technology.

(b)      Idea about major techniques used in PCR technology and its types

9. SKILL EXPECTED

On the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:

(a)       Explain the basic steps involved in PCR.

(b)      Identify the components of PCR and PCR product analysis

10. COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon the successful completion of the course, the learners will be able to:

CO No

Course Outcome(CO)

Skill/Knowledge Attainment Level Based on Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy

CO1

To understand the basic knowledge about the major molecular technique.

Understand

CO2

Will familiarize with various necessities, steps and results of PCR cycles.

Understand

CO3

Have an idea about its practical application in many field especially in the field of disease analysis.

Analyze

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