SPECIAL TOPICS ON GENETICS
| Title | ΕΙΔΙΚΑ ΘΕΜΑΤΑ ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΗΣ / SPECIAL TOPICS ON GENETICS |
| Code | GM.MGB.5.2 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Alexandros Triantafyllidis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Inactive |
| Course ID | 40001166 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 114
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moriakī Viología, Genetikī kai Viotechnología | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Perivallontikī Viología | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Genikī | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 126 |
| Class ID | 600121716
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Class Schedule
| Building | Βιολογίας |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Ι1 "ΜΠΑΜΠΑΛΩΝΑΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ" (207) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 09:00 έως 11:00 |
| Building | Βιολογίας |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Ι1 "ΜΠΑΜΠΑΛΩΝΑΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ" (207) |
| Calendar | Τετάρτη 16:00 έως 17:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121716
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=3000
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Some genetic engineering background is advisable
Learning Outcomes
Understanding Genomics and its applications
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The analysis of Genomes. Modern Techniques of Genome Analysis and of Genetic Polymorphism. Main Genome sequencing programmes. Structural and Functional Genomics. The ExtraNuclear Genome. Transposable elements. Quantitative Genetics. Conservation Genetics.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- 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
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | 2.4 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 36 | 1.4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reading Assigment | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 25 | 1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 4 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
Course examination 75%
Practicals examination 15%
Written essay 10%
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Russel P. (Eλληνική έκδοση). (2009). iGenetics - Mια Mεντελική προσέγγιση. Aκαδημαϊκές Eκδόσεις Mπάσδρα & Σια· Aλεξανδρούπολη.
2) Klug Cummings Spencer Palladino (2014). Βασικες Αρχες Γενετικής. Aκαδημαϊκές Eκδόσεις Mπάσδρα & Σια· Aλεξανδρούπολη.
Last Update
12-10-2018
