Epigenetic bases of ontogenetics
Course: BIOLOGY (Master) FULL-TIME
Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Title
Epigenetic bases of ontogenetics
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2025/2026
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
PR19.5. Apply modern specialized methods of molecular and population genetics, as well as genetic analysis.
PR20.5. Develop a systematic approach to the analysis and interpretation of new findings on the organization and functioning of living systems at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and population levels, drawing on advanced knowledge acquired through professionally oriented practical courses.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of scientific-theoretical and practical material of academic disciplines taught to students of the educational level "Bachelor".
2. Knowledge of the theoretical foundations of genetics and molecular biology.
3. Knowledge of basic principles of basic biological methods.
Course content
The course is designed to summarize the student's understanding of the basic genetic and epigenetic processes of biological objects of different levels of organization, as well as provide students with mastering skills of planning and conducting experimental work using various methods and techniques to solve specific scientific and practical problems. and interpretation of the results of the experiment (both obtained in person and provided by scientific laboratories and / or published in the scientific literature).
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Demidov SV, Berdyshev GD, Golda DM, Topchiy NM Kyiv University and the development of genetics in Ukraine. - Kyiv: Phytosocial Center, 2007. - 100 p.
2. Demidov SV, Topchiy NM, Berdyshev GD, Klimnyuk GI, Gavrilenko TI Genetics of postnatal ontogenesis. - Kyiv: Phytosocial Center, 2006. - 251 p.
3. Demidov SV, Berdyshev GD, Topchiy NM, Chernenko KD Genetics. - Kyiv: Phytosocial Center, 2007. - 412 p.
4. Загальна і молекулярна генетика. Практикум// Демидов С.В., Безруков В.Ф., Сиволоб
А.В., Козерецька А.І. та ін. - К.: Фітосоціоцентр, 2005. – 240 с.
5. Epigenetic factors in aging and longevity // Pflugers Arch. – 2010. - Jan;459(2). – Р. 247
258.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical work, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Modular test 1 - PH 1.1-1.3 (block topics of Section 1) - 20 points / 10 points
2. Modular test work 2 - PH 1.1-1.3 (block of topics of Section 2) - 20 points / 10 points
3. Presentations, oral answers, reports, additions - PH 1.1-4.1 - 10 points / 5 points
4. Practical works - PH 2.1-3.1– 10 points / 5 points
- final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Sergii
Viktorovych
Demidov
Department of General and Medical Genetics
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Department of General and Medical Genetics
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center