Course: Molecular Markers

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Course title Molecular Markers
Course code KGZB/MM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Čurn Vladislav, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Stehlíková Dagmar, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1.-2. Overview of molecular biological methods, separation techniques. 3.-5. Characteristics and overview of molecular markers, protein, isoenzyme, DNA markers, techniques based on hybridization, PCR with random and specific primers, sequencing. 6.-7. Methods of molecular data analysis. Primer design. Methods of laboratory testing of primers. 8.-9. DNA sequencing. DNA sequence analysis. 10. Statistical analysis of molecular data. 11.-12. Analysis of dominant and codominant markers. 13.-14. Use of molecular markers in genetics, breeding, systematics and population biology.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for exam - 50 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 60 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with basic types of markers used in the study of income. plant populations. The subject deals with the basic distribution of markers, their description, their practical use, evaluation method and statistical evaluation.
Students are able to orientate in the field of molecular markers and their application in plant genetics and breeding
Prerequisites
Standard knowledge of molecular biology

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

Active participation in exercises, protocols from laboratory exercises, understanding the curriculum defined for the exam.
Recommended literature
  • Avise, J. C. Molecular Markers, Natural History, and Evolution, Sinauer Ass., Massachusetts, 2004.
  • Srivastava, S. Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Markers, Springer, 2013..
  • Sucher, N.J. Plant DNA fingerprinting and Barcoding, Springer, 2012.
  • Weising, K. et al. DNA fingerprinting in plants. Principles, methods, and applications. 2nd edition, 2005.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2013) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Biology and protection of "hobby" organisms (2019) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter