Course Details

Molecular genetics

FA0464

Course
Molecular genetics
Code
FA0464
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2021/2022
Degree Programme
PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
-
Lecturers
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
8
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/13 - Applied Biology
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OPZ - Opzionale
Year
4
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
English
Course Contents
Organization of the human genome.
Gene inheritance and transmission: Mendelian and non-Mendelian.
Instability of the human genome and genetic disorders.
Reference Texts
Material provided by professor
Learning Outcomes
to acquire the knowledge of principles of genetic transmission, molecular basis of heredity, genome organization, mutations and the standard techniques of DNA analysis.
Prerequisites
Bases of cellular and molecular biology
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons and searching research questions using PubMeb. In consideration of the COVID19 emergency, the teacher reserves to provide teaching remotely, using presentations that combine images, texts, audio and video.
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities
Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
Test with multiple choise questions.
In consideration of the COVID19 emergency, the teacher reserves to modify the exam into an oral remote examination, using "google meet" platform.
Detailed Syllabus
Organization of the human genome: nuclear and mitochondrial genome - organization, distribution and function of human genes - non-coding DNA with tandem or interspersed repetitions.
Gene expression: transcriptional regulation of gene expression - post-transcriptional regulation - epigenetic mechanisms and remote control.
Hereditary transmission of a single gene: Mendelian and non-Mendelian
Instability of the human genome: chromosomal and gene mutations - somatic and germ line mutations. Effects of mutations.
Diseases due to genetic mutations: autosomal monogenic or X linked- dominant and recessive - Y - linked - dynamic mutations. Examples and methods of analysis.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Deep Knowledge of molecular bases of heredity, the main techniques for the analysis of DNA and their application.
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