Principal Subject in Molecular Genetics 2

Course content

Second of three modules of project work on Molecular Genetics.
Students complete three modules of one subject-line by following three blocks.

The course deals with research that is based on phenotype/genotype relations in model organism and in humans, e.g. mutations that confer disease. Recent topics have been genome stability, cancer development, DNA replication and transcription regulation. The colloquia are based on original research articles presented by a student and followed by a discussion of the topic. The principal subject in molecular genetics provides the student with a solid base for doing molecular biology research with the inclusion of powerful genetic methodologies.

Education

MSc Programme in Biochemistry

Learning outcome

Knowledge:
The student will have obtained knowledge of specific research areas including different experimental and theoretical approaches.
 

Skills:
Based on original research literature, the student will be able to explain, evaluate and critically analyse the results, the methods used and the conclusions drawn and compare with other relevant literature. In addition, they will be able to present and explain the background literature for peers.
 

Competences:
In addition to the goals specified for module 1, the student will be able to present the results of original research articles to fellow students so that they understand the problems analysed and the value and impact of the presented article and satisfactorily answer questions from fellow students. The student will also be able to deal with conflicting results and conclusions in scientific literature and to search and find literature necessary for understanding the background for problems and experiments in the presented paper and explain these background questions to fellow students.

The student will, with the completion of all three modules, be capable of understanding the basis for specific conclusions in a field and will therefore understand the consequences of technical or experimental future developments when they occur.

The teaching takes the form of student colloquia and discussions based on reading of original research articles and data.

Please note that teaching will take place together with students following "NBIK20002U Principal Subject in Molecular Genetics" in block 1 and 2 (15 ECTS). As this course is 7,5 ECTS you can choose to take the course either in block 1 or block 2.

See Absalon.

Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.

Passed the course "NBIA09014U Principal Subject in Molecular Genetics 1".

Please note that teaching will take place together with students following "NBIK20002U Principal Subject in Molecular Genetics" in block 1 and 2 (15 ECTS). As this course is 7,5 ECTS you can choose to take the course either in block 1 or block 2.

Oral
Individual
Collective
Continuous feedback during the course of the semester
Peer feedback (Students give each other feedback)
ECTS
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Continuous assessment
Active participation during the course. The criterion for active participation is
1) that the student has satisfactorily presented at least two seminars to fellow students during the course and
2) has participated actively with relevant questions/comments in at 80% of the sessions.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
passed/not passed
Censorship form
No external censorship
One internal examiner
Criteria for exam assessment

1) See 'Learning Outcome'

2) Active participation. See 'Type of assessment'.

Single subject courses (day)

  • Category
  • Hours
  • Class Instruction
  • 28
  • Preparation
  • 178
  • English
  • 206