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Integrated Practical: Environmental Impacts of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)

Integriertes Praktikum: Risikoabschätzung am Beispiel von GMO

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Angelika Hilbeck, Bernadette Oehen
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:18

Abstract

The basic elements of the risk assessment of genetically modified plants are introduced, preceded by a brief introduction to gene technology and its applications in the environment. The relevant regulations and the approval procedures are explained. The elements of risk assessment are introduced using case examples and the risks and benefits of genetically modified organisms are discussed.

Objective

The students will learn the: - Theory of risk assessment and its practical application for genetically modified plants - Methods and approaches to risk assessment of genetically modified plants - Application of simple methods of risk assessment to real case examples - Practical exercises with genetically modified plants, detection of transgene products and their bioactivity

Content

The practical course 'Integrated Practical Risk Analysis with GMO' will explain the basic elements of risk assessment of genetically modified plants that allows an initial estimation of their environmental consequences. This will be preceded by an introduction to the technology of genetic engineering of plants and the application of this technology in the environment and agriculture. Further, since genetically engineered organisms are subject to regulation, the relevant laws and ordinances that form the basis of the approval procedures are introduced. The elements of risk assessment are taught using most recent case examples (usually maize or wheat) and their risks and benefits will be discussed.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Integriertes Praktikum: Risikoabschätzung am Beispiel von GMO
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Blockkurs, Programm gemäss Angaben Moodle Erste Duruchführung: 09./10./11./16./17./18./ 23 & 24.03.2020 Zweite Duruchführung: 30./31.03., 01./06./07./08./21. & 22.04.2020
  • Mon 13:15-17:00 (CHN F 42)
  • Tue 13:15-17:00 (CHN F 42)
  • Wed 08:15-17:00 (CHN F 42)
40 h semesterly

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