Problems of modern molecular biology
Course: BIOLOGY (Bachelor) FULL-TIME
Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Title
Problems of modern molecular biology
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
7 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PR01. Understand the social and economic implications
implementation of the latest developments in the field of biology in
professional activity.
PR02. Apply modern information technologies,
software and Internet resources for
information support of professional activity.
PR08. Know and understand basic terms, concepts,
theories and laws in the field of biological sciences and on the border
subject areas.
PR09. To comply with the provisions of biological ethics,
rules of biological safety and biological protection in
learning process and professional activity.
PR11. Understand the structural organization of biological
systems at the molecular level.
PR21. Solve applied problems of biology by appropriate methods.
PR24.9. Possess basic methods of genetic engineering, technology of cloning and production of recombinant molecules.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of the courses "Biochemistry", "Bioorganic Chemistry", "Human and Animal Physiology", "Immunology", "Virology", "General Genetics", "Molecular Biology", "Biotechnology".
2. Be able to independently apply knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, etc. disciplines, perform laboratory and practical work.
3. Have the skills to work with scientific and methodological literature.
Course content
The discipline "Problems of modern molecular biology" studies the molecular basis of heredity, molecular basis of hereditary diseases and structural-molecular basis of mechanisms of development of general pathological processes.
Prospects of genetic technologies in combination with modern approaches of nanomedicine in personalized gene therapy are outlined.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Драницина, А.С., Савчук, О.М., Гребіник, Д.М., Кравченко, О.О., Остапченко, Л.І. «Методичні
рекомендації до розділу «Молекулярна біотехнологія» курсу «Загальна біотехнологія» //
Електронні методичні вказівки. – розміщено на сайті www.biol.univ.kiev.ua у 2018.
2. Сиволоб, А.В. Молекулярна біологія. Друге видання, виправлене та доповнене – К.:
«Київський університет», 2023.
3. Clinical Applications of Nucleic Acid Amplification. Methods in Molecular Biology 2621; ed. M.B.
Myers, C.A. Schandl - New York: "Humana Press", 2023.
4. Coleman, W.B., Tsongalis, G.J. Molecular Pathology: The Molecular Basis of Human Disease. 1st
Edition. «Academic Press», 2009.
5. Glick, B.R., Patten, C.L. Molecular biotechnology: principles and applications of recombinant DNA,
5th ed. – Washington: «DC by ASM Press», 2017.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture,
individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment:
1. Modular test 1 - PH 1.1., 1.2.- 40 points / 20 points
2. Modular control work 2 - PH 1.3. - 40 points / 20 points
3. Oral answers and additions: PH 2.1., 3.1. - 20 points / 10 points
- final assessment: in the form of a test
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Alevtina
Sergiyvna
Huet
Department of Biochemistry
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 Biochemistry
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center