Molecular mechanisms of genetic information translation
Course: BIOLOGY (Master) FULL-TIME
Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Title
Molecular mechanisms of genetic information translation
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
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PR1. Know the state and foreign languages at a level sufficient for communication on professional issues and presentation of the results of their own research.
PR2. Use libraries, information databases, Internet resources to search for the necessary information.
PR4. Solve complex problems in the field of biology, generate and evaluate ideas.
PR6. Analyze biological phenomena and processes at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population-species and biosphere levels in terms of basic general scientific knowledge, as well as using special modern research methods.
PR7. Describe and analyze the principles of structural and functional organization, mechanisms of regulation and adaptation of organisms to the influence of various factors.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Successful mastering of the courses "Biochemistry", "Molecular Biology", "Genomics".
Knowledge of theoretical foundations of biophysics, molecular biology, physical chemistry, bioinformatics, biochemistry, biotechnology, cytology, genetics and cytogenetics.
Ability to independently apply knowledge of molecular biology, etc. disciplines, perform laboratory and practical work, work with scientific literature.
Course content
The course is devoted to the study of molecular mechanisms of translation of genetic information in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as systems of control and regulation of these processes; modern methods of obtaining and analyzing recombinant DNA, cloning of specific genes and the use of cloned DNA, PCR, genome mapping methods, biochemical methods for studying biomolecules are demonstrated; provides information on the physical organization of genomes, the structure of chromosomes and genes.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Gershenzon S.M. Fundamentals of modern genetics. - Kyiv: Scientific Opinion.- 1983.
Sivolob AV Molecular biology. - Kyiv: Ukrainian Orthodox Church "Kyiv University", 2008. - 384 p. http://www.biol.univ.kiev.ua/public/pidruch/MolBiol_sivolob.pdf
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures. practical classes, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Modular test 1: PH 1.1 - 15 points / 7 points
2. Modular test work 2: PH 1.2 - 15 points / 7 points
3. Modular test 3: pH 1.3 - 15 points / 8 points
4. Practical classes, presentations, reports, oral answers: RN 2.1, 2.2,2.3 - 15 points / 8 points
- final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
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Departments
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