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Molecular Genetics, 6 ECTS credits.
/Molekylärgenetik/
For:
Bio
KeBi
Kem
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 48
Rec. self-study hours: 112
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology, Chemical biology/Chemsitry
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organism. After completing the course the student will be able to:
- give an account of the structure and functin of nucleic acids and proteins
- give an account of the mechanisms for replication,transcription and translation
- give an account of mutation, reparation and recombination of the DNA
- describe some applications of genetic engineering, genomics and genetic markers
- show experimental skills in the area of molecular genetics
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
50 credits in biology or chemistry/chemical biology including a course in Biochemistry or Genetics.
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.
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Course contents:
The course treats the functions and structures of nucleic acids and proteins. Further, the course introduces the concepts of transcription, translation, control of gene expression, mutations, DNA repair and DNA recombination. The course also includes the topics genomics, genetic engineering and genetic markers. In the course there are also laborations with basic methods in molecular biology and molecular genetics. The seminars are focusing on current research in molecular genetics for the development of a sustainable society.
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Course literature:
Pierce: Genetics - A conceptual approach; 5th edition
Laboratory manual from the department
Recommended literature: Berg, Tymoczko, Gatto & Stryer: Biochemistry; 8th edition
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Laboratory work
Seminar assignments
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4 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
0,5 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Johan Edqvist
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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