Cell Culture & Tissue Eng

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This module will provide students with an understanding of the principles and techniques involved in cell culture and tissue engineering. This module will examine the basic biological characteristics and behaviour of both embryonic and adult stem cells. This module will examine the techniques involved in culturing stem cells for both research and clinical purposes. The techniques involved in expanding cells for cell therapy purposes and engineering of tissues, organs and in vitro systems will also be examined. The ethical and legal problems associated with tissue engineering and cell therapy as an emerging therapy will also be discussed.