Course: Genetics - practical lab course

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Course title Genetics - practical lab course
Course code KMB/245
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the summer semester.
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
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)
  • Zrzavá Magda, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The content of practicals: 1) The making of mitotic chromosome preparations from onion roots 2) The making of meiotic chromosome preparations from testes of Locusta migratoria 3) Hybridization of various strains of Drosophila melanogaster for a demonstration of autosomal and sex-linked traits inheritance 4) Evaluation of a paternity test 5) DNA isolation from saliva Solving of theoretical problems: dominance, mono-, dihybridism, gene interactions, genetic linkage, sex-linked traits inheritance, and population genetics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Laboratory
  • Preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Genetics as a science dealing with the heredity and variability of organisms has become an indispensable component of almost all research in biology and medicine. This prominent position has been achieved through the powerful merger of classical and molecular approaches. The goal of the course is to apply knowledge of genetic priciples from the lectures for solution of practical as well as theoretical problems.
Students will expand their knowledge of genetics and will be able to use it as a solution to model problems.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of genetics is expected. it is recommended to take the KMB/240 Genetics course beforehand or in parallel.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

To pass, at least 70% of points from the final examination text is required along with the presence at the practicals (3 absences max.).
Recommended literature
  • Kočová M. Návody a úkoly k praktickým cvičením z lékařské biologie a genetiky. Praha, Karolinum. 2011.
  • Snustad, D.P., Simmons, M.J. Genetika. Brno: Masarykova univerzitta. 2017.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Biology (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Experimental Biology (1) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biology (1) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biology for future teachers (1) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Secondary Schools Teacher Training in Biology (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer