Food and Industrial Biotechnology

General objectives The educational objectives of this academic module are to give students a deeper understanding of some aspects of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Exobiology that are fundamental for the Synthetic Biology and its applications. In addition, a key to access the literature of the field will be provided, stimulating students to search for scientific papers and improving their critical and relational skills through discussions during the lessons. Finally, students will practice how to find inspiration for Synthetic Biology projects to be initiated and carried out independently. Specific Objectives. a) knowledge and understanding: Knowledge and understanding of the chemical reactions that led to the formation of modern cells Knowledge and understanding of the synthetic biology of nucleic acids and their replication Knowledge and understanding of minimal cell metabolism and artificial cell construction b) ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Ability to describe and explain the functioning of biobriks Ability to apply knowledge to the construction of the minimum cell c) autonomy of judgment: Knowing how to identify the most "favorable" chemical reactions for life Knowing how to solve autonomously structure and function problems of a minimal cell construction d) communication skills: Knowing how to illustrate a synthetic biology project and its applications in a scientifically rigorous way e) learning ability: Acquisition of basic knowledge for applications in Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology Knowing how to apply the knowledge obtained in both a laboratory or industrial context