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Genetics laboratory - Gruppo A

MS1823

Course
Genetics laboratory - Gruppo A
Code
MS1823
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Curriculum
A001 - GENERICO
Course coordinator
-
Lecturers
Credits
2
Lecture Hours
8
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/03 - Medical Genetics
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
2
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Methods of molecular genetics to identify gene mutations.
Reference Texts
handouts with protocols distributed by the teacher in the laboratory
Learning Outcomes
To apply the basic methods of molecular genetics such as PCR, electrophoresis and sequencing through theory and practical laboratory activities
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of genetics.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons and practical laboratory activity aimed at performing genetic analysis
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/ 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
The knowledge will be verified by written exam with open and / or multiple choice questions.
Detailed Syllabus
DNA investigation methods. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); Analysis of STR, RFLP and fingerprint ; DNA sequencing; Methods for the identification of nucleotide variations.
Genomic analysis through next generation
use of the main databases or genome browser: UCSS, NCBI, PUBMED
Expected Learning Outcomes
Apply knowledge to the genetic diagnostics and to the interpretation of the results
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