GENETICS
| Title | ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΗ / GENETICS |
| Code | GM.03.15 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Alexandros Triantafyllidis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001151 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 169
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 6 |
| Total Hours | 178 |
| Class ID | 600121636
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Class Schedule
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Α22 (191) |
| Calendar | Monday 10:00 to 11:00 |
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Α22 (191) |
| Calendar | Friday 09:00 to 11:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- General Knowledge
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121636
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=4243
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Understanding basic principles of genetics such as genes and their inheritance.
Understanding of crosses in Biology
Knowledge of the nature of chromosomes and their mutations
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Eukaryote Genetics. Mendel Principles. Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance. Sex-Linked Inheritance. Sex determination. Extensions of mendelism. Genotype-Phenotype. Genetic interactions and environment. Linkage in diploid Organisms. Gene mapping. The basis of mutation mechanisms. Cytogenetics - Variarion in chromosome number and structure.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Power Point prsentation, e-learning usage.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 45 | 1.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 12 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 100 | 4 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Written assigments | 12 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 175 | 7 |
Student Assessment
Description
1. Written exams on course theory.
2. Exams during practical classes on simple genetic crosses
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
α1. Russel P. (Eλληνική έκδοση). (2009). i. Genetics - Mία Mεντελική προσέγγιση (A mendelian inheritance). Aκαδημαϊκές Eκδόσεις Mπάσδρα & Σια, Aλεξανδρούπολη.
Additional bibliography for study
β1. Ηλεκτρονικό υλικό στο elearning
β2. Τριανταφυλλίδης Κ. (1989). Εργαστηριακές ασκήσεις γενετικής. Εκδοτικός οίκος Αφων Κυριακίδη. Θεσσαλονίκη
Last Update
12-10-2018
