Course: Genetics

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Course title Genetics
Course code KGZB/QGEN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Čítek Jindřich, prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Večerek Libor, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Study of each group of traits in animals and plants. Basics of consequenial genetic disciplines - biochemical genetics, immunogenetics, genetics of reproduction, population genetics of qualitative and quantitative traits, genetic principles of breeding and hybridization of animals and plants, genetics of health and resistance. The theme of the genetic diversity and saving of gene resources. Molecular and chemical principles, cytogenetics, Mendelian genetics and its modification, the analysis of genetic variability.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 60 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 40 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to give students the basics of general genetics - Mendelian genetics, gene coupling, gene interaction, cytogenetics, molekular genetics, polymorphism, mutation and principles of population genetics.
Knowledge of molecular, cell, Mendelian genetics. Basis of population genetics. Fundamentals for the study of consequent genetic disciplines.
Prerequisites
Organic chemistry - KCH/OCHVZ, Biochemistry - KCH/BCHVZ

Assessment methods and criteria
Didactic test, Combined exam

Active participation in exercises, protocols from laboratory exercises, understanding the curriculum defined for the exam.
Recommended literature
  • BERGER J. Advances in cell and molecular biology. Kopp Publishing, 2005.
  • GARDNER R.J. et al. Chromosome abnormalities and genetic counseling. Oxford, 577 s., 2004.
  • KOČÁREK E. Genetika. Scientia, Praha, 211 s., 2008.
  • KŘENOVÁ D., OTOVÁ B. How to practise biological and medical genetics. UK Praha, 192 s., 2003.
  • MAZURA I. et al. Speciální metody molekulární biologie. Karolinum Praha, 101 s., 2001.
  • REISCHIG J. Obecná genetika. Praktická cvičení. Karolinum Praha, 120 s., 2006.
  • ŘEHOUT V. a kol. Genetika II.. JU ZF, 189 s., 2005.
  • ŘEHOUT V. a kol. Genetika I.. JU ZF, 256 s., 2000.


Study plans that include the course
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