240022 Mammalian Genomics

Details
Department of Bacic Animal and Veterinary Sciences   90 %
Department of Plant Biology   5 %
Department of Agricultural Sciences   5 %
Earliest Possible YearBSc. 3 year
DurationOne block
 
Credits7.5 (ECTS)
Course LevelBSc
I studieåret 2007-08 vil kurset være et fælleskursus
 
Examinationwritten examination and oral examination


All aids allowed

Description of Examination: Project report and final presentation in the final week of the course. Individual assessment of every student.

13-point scale, internal examiner
 
Organisation of TeachingLectures, theoretical and practical exercises, case work, project work
 
Block PlacementBlock 1
Week Structure: A
 
Teaching LanguageEnglish
 
Optional PrerequisitesGenetik 1, Genetik 2/pattedyr
 
Restrictions20
 
Areas of Competence the Course Will Address
Scientific: Knowledge of the mammalian genomes. Knowledge of the possibilities of analysing and characterizing mammalian genomes. Understanding of qualitative and quantitative genetics with focus on mammalian disease genetics. Technology and production: Knowledge of advanced concepts of genome analysis in mammals. Use of advanced methods in molecular genetics. Ethics and values: Evaluation of strategies to dissect the genetics underlying inherited traits in mammals. Evaluate the practical use of genetic testing.
 
Course Objectives
The course is an advanced course in genomics with focus on mammals. Focus will be on recent advances within the field of genomics with aspects of both research and application.
 
Course Contents
The following topics will be covered in the theoretical part of the course: Genes in Pedigrees and Population Analyzing DNA and Gene Structure, Variation and Expression Genome Projects and Model Organisms Organization of the Mammalian Genome Gene Expression Instability of the Mammalian Genome: Mutation and DNA Repair Tree of Life Genetic Mapping of Mendelian Characters Identifying Disease Genes Mapping and Identifying Genes Conferring Susceptibility to Complex Diseases Molecular Pathology Cancer Genetics Genetic Testing in Individuals and Populations Beyond the Genome Project: Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics Genetic Manipulation of Cells and Animals Novel Approaches to Treating Disease
 
Teaching And Learning Methods
Lectures, theoretical and practical exercises, case work, project work Lectures 10 hours Journal clubs 20 hours Theoretical excises/case work 15 hours Project work 90 hours Preparation 70 hours Exam 2 hours
 
Course Litterature
Human Molecular Genetics.Third Edition. Tom Strachan, Andrew P. Read. 11/21/2003. 696 pages. Handouts
 
Course Coordinator
Claus Bøttcher Jørgensen, chj@life.ku.dk, Department of Basic Animal and Veternary Sciences/Genetics & Bioinformatics, Phone: 35333064
 
Study Board
Study Committee NSN
 
Course Scope
lectures10
Colloquia20
theoretical exercises15
project work90
preparation69
examination2

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