Course: Molecular Genetics

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Course title Molecular Genetics
Course code KGZB/MOG
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Řehout Václav, prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Čítek Jindřich, prof. Ing. CSc.
Course content
Structure and composition of DNA molecule, mechanism of replication, transcription, translation and sequencing of DNA. Nucleic acids and their functions. Gene expression control. Development and its regulation. Mutation. Gene isolation, recombinant DNA, vectors, gene libraries. Methods of molecular genetics and use of results in practice. Molecular genetic diagnosis of diseases, molecular genetic markers and their use in selection.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for classes - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 100 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to deepen the knowledge from the basics of molecular genetics obtained in the compulsory subject Genetics.
Students are able to orientate in the field of cell and molecular biology
Prerequisites
Standard knowledge of biology

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Active participation in laboratora training, understanding the curriculum defined for the exam.
Recommended literature
  • Alberts, B. a kol. Základy buněčné biologie, 2.vydání, Espero, 2005, 740s..
  • Clark D.:. Molecular Biology. New York, Elsevier, 2005, 784 s..
  • Rosypal S. Úvod do molekulární biologie I., II., III. díl a dodatek.. ROSYPAL S.:., 1996. ISBN 80-902562-4-4.
  • Ruvinsky A., Marshall J.A. (eds.). Mammalian Genomics. Wallingford, CABI Publishing, 2005, 600 s..


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