MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
| Title | ΜΟΡΙΑΚΗ ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / MOLECULAR BIOLOGY |
| Code | GM.02.10 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Dimitra Ntafou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001150 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 282
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 6 |
| Total Hours | 150 |
| Class ID | 600121709
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Class Schedule
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Α22 (191) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 13:00 έως 15:00 |
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Α22 (191) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 13:00 έως 14:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121709
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Understanding basic concepts of Molecular Biology. Basic techniques used for the study of molecular mechanisms. Understanding the structure and function of genes and the importance of interrupted genes (intron containing genes) for evolution. Comparative analysis of genome content and function. Understanding DNA replication, recombination and repair. sic
Familiarization with the basic techniques of molecular biology.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
Gene structure and function. The interrupted gene and its importance in evolution. The content and orgnaization of the genome. Mechanisms of DNA replication. Mechanisms of recombination and DNA repair.
Keywords
gene, structure and function, replication, recombination, repair, DNA, exons, introns, evolution, genome
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- 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
Utilization of the Blacboard e-platform for the provision of extra teaching material and communication between staff and students.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 45 | 1.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reading Assigment | 75 | 3 | |||
| Exams | 5 | 0.2 | |||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination at the end of the semester
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Lewin B (Ελληνική Έκδοση). (2005). Genes VIII. Τόμοι Ι και II. Ακαδημαϊκές Εκδόσεις Ι. Μπάσδρα & ΣΙΑ Αλεξανδρούπολη.
Last Update
19-06-2017
