GMO

Data

Official data in SubjectManager for the following academic year: 2023-2024

Topic

The application of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) gains more and more ground in food industry. Over the direct health effect, they have an impact on human economy, health and environment. The topic provokes social debate, in which, in lack of information, delusions also appear. The tecnology is also used in industry, science and human therapy. During the education, students receive a knowledge of molecular background of production GMOs, their possible health risks, their occurrence in foodstuffs, medical applications, detection, regulations, authorization, economical and social impacts.

Lectures

• 1. Definition of GMO - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 2. Needs of GMOs in different disciplines - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 3. The development of agriculture to GMOs - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 4. The role of GMOs in crop production - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 5. The role of GMOs in animal breeding - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 6. Impact of GM crops on natural habitats and organic farming - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 7. GMO production. History of science - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 8. GMO production. Description of biotechnology methods - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 9. GMO detection methods - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 10. Occurrence of GM organisms in food, their detectability - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 11. GMO in industry - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 12. GMO in the pharmaceutical industry - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 13. GMO in science - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 14. GMO and disease prevention - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 15. GMO and therapy - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 16. The past, present and future of gene therapy - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 17. Genetic modification of humans - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 18. Potential health effects of GMOs - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 19. Background of deaths caused by GMOs - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 20. Preventing the harmful effects of GMOs - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 21. Authorization procedures of GMOs - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 22. GMO production for commercial use - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 23. The economic impact of GMOs - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán
• 24. Social debates, publicity - Dr. Gyöngyi Zoltán

Practices

Seminars

Reading material

Obligatory literature

Literature developed by the Department

Slides on the Neptun

Notes

Recommended literature

Conditions for acceptance of the semester

Maximum of 25 % absence allowed

Mid-term exams

Providing a new date after individual consultation.

Making up for missed classes

none

Exam topics/questions

The concept of GMO
The demand for the appearance of GMO in various fields of science
The development of agriculture until the advent of GMOs
The role of GM organizations in crop production
The role of GM organizations in animal breeding
The impact of GM crops on natural habitats and organic farming
GMO production. A review of the history of science
GMO production. Description of biotechnological methods
GMO detection methods
Occurrence of GM organisms in food and their detectability
GMO in industry
GMO in the pharmaceutical industry
GMO in science
GMO and disease prevention
GMO and the cure
The past, present and future of gene therapy
Genetic modification of humans
Possible health effects of GM organisms
Background of deaths caused by GM organisms
Preventing the health-damaging effects of GM organisms
Conditions for authorization of GM organizations
Commercial GMO production
The economic impact of GM organizations
Social discussions, information

Examiners

Instructor / tutor of practices and seminars