Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
BBT.MB.601
Molecular Genetics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Course code
BBT.MB.601Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Minna-Liisa ÄnköResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Through the study of the historical experiments that uncovered the source of information in cells and organisms, this course will highlight the genetic, biochemical and molecular nature of genes and genome. We will present and critically analyze these experiments, thereby learning all essential molecular genetics techniques.
We will study at a molecular level the DNA structure and biochemistry; Gene structure and organization; Structure and maintenance of the chromatin and chromosomes; Genome inheritance (mitosis/meiosis) and maintenance (Replication, Recombination and Repair). Finally we will discuss the genetic mobile elements and the mechanisms of gene regulation in development and origin of life.Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
28.08.2023 – 16.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
14.12.2023 – 15.12.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
20.11.2023 – 20.11.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
23.10.2023 – 23.10.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)