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Genes and Gene Expressions, 15 ECTS credits.
/Gener och genuttryck/
For:
Bio
KeBi
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 110
Rec. self-study hours: 290
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology, Chemical Biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
The aim of the course is to provide in depth knowledge of the molecular processes behind cell division, DNA replication, DNA repair, gene expression and cellular transport. The aim of the course is also to provide theroretical and practical knowledge in population- and evolutionary genetics. The course also aims to introduce experimental approaches and research methodology used in genetics and molecular biology. Another goal with the course is to provide knowledge about how reserach and development in genetics and molecular biology are involved in the society.After completing the course the participant will be able to account for
- the organisation of the genetic material in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
- the mechanisms behind replication, reparation and expression of the genetic information
- model organisms in genetics and molecular biology
- the recent development of research in genetics and molecular biology
- theories of population- and evolutionary genetics
- genetic methods in studies of evolution
After the completed course the participant will be able to reflect over the content in relevant scientific publications and also to plan, perform and evaluate experimental work in the laboratory.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
50 ECTS in biology/ chemical biology including a second course in Molecular Genetics or Biochemistry or equivalent.
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
The course includes lectures, laboratory work and seminars. Both theory and results from laboratory work are presented at seminars in oral and in written reports. Current research is discussed in literature seminars.
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Course contents:
The course treats the structure and evolution of genes and genomes. The course also examines the mechanisms behind the replication, repair and expression of the genetic information, as well as the regulation of the cell cycle. Further, the course treats therories and applications of population- and evolutionary genetics. Experimental approaches used in genetics and molecular biology are introduced in theory and in practice. In seminars, there are discussions how research in genetics and molecular biology increase our knowledge about fundamental biological processes and contributes to a sustainable development of our society.
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Course literature:
Molecular Biology (2nd edition) by Craig, Cohen-Fix, Green, Greider, Storz och Wolberger (Oxford University Press, 2014)
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Laboratory work
Seminar assignments
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9 ECTS
4 ECTS
2 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish/English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Johan Edqvist
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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