UOSP014 Basics of Genetics

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2018
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Rostislav Herrmann (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Rostislav Herrmann
Institute of Paramedical Health Studies – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course aims to provide students with basic information in genetics. It describes the structure and function of amino acids and proteins. It deals with defects of translating of genetic code and their causes. In the next phase the course explains the translation of genetic information with diploid organisms (including humans) and rules which apply to combination of parent characteristics at reproduction process. A following part of the course focuses on human genetics. It deals with ethical-social specifics and eugenics. Next it explains basic research methods. It gives examples of most common genetically conditioned diseases and their symptoms.
Syllabus
  • 1. Molecular biology and molecular genetics.
    2. Amino acids and proteins - replication, transcription and translation.
    3. Regulation of gene expression.
    4. Mutation and its consequence.
    5. Cell reproduction - mitosis and meiosis.
    6. Meiosis and maturation of gametes.
    7. General genetics - basic terms.
    8. Laws of Mendelian inheritance.
    9. Gene sequence, heredity and sex.
    10. Human genetics.
    11. Observation methods in human genetic research.
    12. Genetically conditioned diseases.
    13. Genetic therapy, genetic engineering and eugenics.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HERRMANN, R. Základy genetiky pro sestry. Distanční studijní opora a e-learningový kurz. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
  • HATINA, J., SYKES,B. Lékařská genetika. Problémy a přístupy. Praha:Academia, 2002. ISBN 80-2000-700-8. info
  • VOJTÍŠKOVÁ, M. Klinická molekulární genetika. 1.vyd. Brno:IDV PZ, 1999. ISBN 80-7013-292-2. info
    not specified
  • REISCHIG, J. Obecná genetika. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, 2006. ISBN 80-7184-829-8. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Attendance in a minimum of 80 per cent of lectures and seminars and meeting the requirements of the credit test
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2019.
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