Molecular mechanisms of cell differentiation

Course: BIOLOGY (Master) PART-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Molecular mechanisms of cell differentiation
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
PR02. Use libraries, information databases, Internet resources to find the necessary information PR04. Solve complex problems in the field of biology, generate and evaluate ideas. PR06. Analyze biological phenomena and processes at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population-species and biosphere levels from the point of view of fundamental general scientific knowledge, as well as using modern methods of research The rest of the results are specified in the Work Program of the discipline
Form of study
External form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful completion of the courses "Biology of individual development", "Cytology", "Genetics", "Molecular biology", "Biochemistry". 2. Knowledge of theoretical foundations, molecular biology (biochemistry, genetics, cytology, embryology, cell biology). 3. Ability to independently apply knowledge from the above disciplines, perform laboratory and practical work, work with scientific literature and electronic databases, predict and critically evaluate research results, ability to system analysis.
Course content
The course includes an overview of current knowledge on the mechanisms of cell determination and differentiation at the molecular level. During the course, the student gets acquainted with the basic patterns and molecular mechanisms of cell determination and differentiation, as well as the principles of selective gene expression. Particular attention is paid to the behavior of stem cells, the processes of neurogenesis, the peculiarities of cell differentiation, as well as pathologies associated with violations of the coordination and control of cell differentiation processes.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Afanasieva K., Sivolob A. Kinetic approach in comet assay: an opportunity to investigate DNA loops // in A closer look at the Comet Assay. Ed. K.H. Harmon. NY: Nova science publishers, 2019. - pp.65-84.. 2. Afanasieva K., Chopei M., Zazhytska M., Vikhreva M., Sivolob A.. DNA Loop Domain Organization as Revealed by Single-Cell Gel Electrophoresis // Biochim. Biophys Acta-Mol. Cell Res. — 2013. — Vol. 1833, Ks4. — P.3237 — 3244. 3. Berger, S.L. The complex language of ehromatin regulation during transcription // Nature. — 2007 — Vol. 447. — P. 407-412. 4. Boeger, H., Bushnell, D.A., Davis, R et al. Stnictural basis of eukaryotic gene transcription 1/ FEBS Letters. — 2005. — Vol. 579. — P. 899—903. 5. Carter, D.R.F., Eskiw, C., Cook, P.R. Transcription factories // Biochem. Soc. Trans. — 2008. — Vol. 36. — P. 585—589.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical work, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
- semester assessment: 1. Modular control po6omal. RI 1.1-1.3 - 40 points/20 points 2. Modular control work 2: RI 1.1-1.3 — 30 points/15 points 3. Solving research problems. RI 1.1 — 2.2 — 10 points/5 points 4. Evaluation, presentations, oral answers and additions: PH 1.1 — 4.1 20 points/10 points - final evaluation: in the form of credit
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Katerina Sergiyvna Afanasieva
Department of General and Medical Genetics
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