Basic Medical Genetics
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 3MG009
- Code
- 3MG009
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Educational Board of Medicine/Chair, 24 November 2009
- Responsible department
- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology
Entry requirements
General entry requirements
Learning outcomes
The course intends to give basic knowledge about the composition and function of the human genome as well as the importance of genetic factors for origin of diseases, abnormalities and developmental disorders in humans, partly for variation of normal properties.
On completion of the course, the student should
Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the human genome and function and know and understand basic concepts for the expression of genes
Know and have understanding for different genetic factors of importance for the origin of hereditary diseases and for the genetic variation of normal properties
Know and be able to use basic genetic concepts and identify Mendelian inheritance patterns
Content
The course includes theoretical parts or video lectures coupled with practical assignments as well as short self-correcting tests. An introductory theoretical section describes the structure of the genetic make-up and the flow of genetic information in the cell from DNA to RNA to protein. A theoretical part including methods to study genes intend to give an overview about different current molecular medicine techniques and give examples of interpretations of results of these. An introduction to bioinformatics is given during the course and coupled practical assignments show how information about genes can be acquired from different databases. During the course, the following fields will be treated;
- Mitosis, meiosis and chromosome disorders
- Genome structure and genetic mapping
- Mitochondrial inheritance and human development
- The genetic code and genetic alterations
- DNA injuries and their repair
- Mendelian inheritance and population genetics
- Mitochondrial inheritance and human development
- Monogenic and polygenetic diseases
- Carcinogenesis
- Molecular diagnostics
- The human genome project and future prospects
- Cloning, transgenic animals, gene therapy
- Gene ethics
Instruction
The course is given in Swedish, but parts of the course are in English. The course is web-based and is based on self-study. Information about different activities such as assignments and submission dates are on the website of the course. Communication between participants and teachers take place primarily via the website and via e-mail. It is a requirement that the participants have access to the Internet.
The course is part-time and lasts for 12 weeks.
Assessment
Written examination takes place on several occasions during the course and at the end of the course. The examination can be constituted of written assignments, test and examination.