Course: Conservation of Genetic Resources

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Course title Conservation of Genetic Resources
Course code KGZB/OGDGZ
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-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Urban Tomáš, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Čurn Vladislav, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Principles of molecular genetics and genomics, organization of genetic information and its regulation. Genetic variability and its detection at the DNA level. Structural and functional genomics. Genetics of populations and quantitative traits. Conservation genetics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Semestral paper - 90 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 50 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with current knowledge and intellectual skills in genetics, focused on the study and conservation of gene resources. Interpret these findings and specifically use them in the study of genetic diversity and their protection in gene sources.
The student can independently navigate in the given issue and is able to use the acquired knowledge in their scientific activities or other practice.
Prerequisites
The student is familiar with the issues within the scope of university studies and is willing to study independently.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Standard knowledge of biology of plants / animals within the scope of university studies.
Recommended literature
  • Avise, J. C. Molecular markers, natural history, and evolution. 2nd ed. Massachusetts, Sunderland, Sinauer Associates 2004, 684 s..
  • Frankham, R., Ballou, J. D., Briscoe, D. A. A primer of conservation genetics. 1st ed. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. 2004, 220 s..
  • Hartl, D. L., Clark, A. G. Principles of population genetics. 4th ed. Massachusetts, Sunderland, Sinauer Associates 2007, 652 s..
  • Lowe, A., Hartus, S., Ashton, P. Ecological genetics. Design, Analysis and Application. New York, Blackwell Publishing 2004, 326.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Biotechnology (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Biotechnology (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -