Genetics of symbiosis

Course: BIOLOGY (Master) PART-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Genetics of symbiosis
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2018/2019
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
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, modern technologies, correctly conduct the discussion. PR30. Be able to form a system of analysis and interpretation of new results on the organization and functioning of living systems at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels based on in-depth knowledge of the disciplines of vocational training.
Form of study
External form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the general information of the courses "General Genetics", "Microbiology", "Botany", "Zoology", "Immunology" and "Virology". 2. Be able to independently apply knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc. disciplines, perform laboratory and practical work, work with scientific and methodological literature. 3. Have the skills to search and analyze scientific data.
Course content
The course "Genetics of Symbiosis" is devoted to general information about symbiosis as a genetically integrated system, which includes a range of evolutionary relationships and related genetic changes in symbiotes. and currently known mechanisms of their integration: horizontal gene transfer, pathogen-host interaction, exchange of genetic information in the structure of the holobiote, genetic interactions in mycorrhizae, microbiome concepts, etc. Special attention is paid to genetic processes in the emergence of new species. with basic molecular biological and genetic approaches to the study of holobionts and groups of microorganisms
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. S. Smith, D. Reed. Mycorrhizal symbiosis. edited by E. Voronin: KMK, 2012-794c 2. Shevchenko TP. Budzanovskaya IG, Polishchuk VP Viruses of microorganisms. Course of lectures: textbook. - К .: Глобус, 2013-150 с. 3. Angela E. Douglas, John H. Werren. Holes in the Hologenome: Why Host-Microbe Symbioses Are Not Holobionts. ASFM, 2016 4. Zilber-Rosenberg I, Rosenberg E. The role of microorganisms in the evolution of animals and plants: the hologenome theory of evolution. FEMS Microbiol Rev. 2008 Aug; 32 (5): 723-35
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, independent work, laboratory work.
Assessment methods and criteria
- semester assessment: 1. Modular test 1 (remote) - PH 1.1-2.1 - 20 points / 10 points 2. Modular test 2 (remote) - PH 1.1-2.1 - 20 points / 10 points 3. Modular test work 3 - PH 1.1-2.1 - 20 points / 10 points 4. Preparation of the presentation / abstract - PH 4.1 - 20 points / 10 points 5. Laboratory work - PH 1.1-3.1 - 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

Svitlana Valerijivna Serga
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