IDENTIFYING DATA 2018_19
Subject (*) MOLECULAR GENETICS Code 19204113
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology (2009)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third 1Q
Language
Català
Department Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Coordinator
PINENT ARMENGOL, MONTSERRAT
E-mail montserrat.pinent@urv.cat
neus.martinez@urv.cat
alvarojavier.cruz@urv.cat
marina.colom@urv.cat
marta.sierra@urv.cat
Lecturers
PINENT ARMENGOL, MONTSERRAT
MARTÍNEZ MICAELO, NIEVES BEATRIZ
CRUZ CARRIÓN, ÁLVARO JAVIER
COLOM PELLICER, MARINA
SIERRA CRUZ, MARTA
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General description and relevant information This subject consists to work on competences related to the acquisition of knowledge about the information contained in the DNA.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A6 Know how to design and apply experimental laboratory protocols in the fields of biotechnology, especially chemical, biochemical, microbiological and molecular biology, assessing their risks and safety elements.
 A7 Be able to search, obtain, analyse and interpret information from the main biological databases: genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomics, taxonomic and other, as well as bibliographic data, and use basic bioinformatics tools.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B4 Autonomy, responsibility and initiative
 B6 Clear and effective communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions in public or a specific technical field
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
 C3 Be able to manage information and knowledge

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A6 Know the mechanisms involved in gene expression and its regulation, both in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
 A7 Use bioinformatic tools to correlate the structure of a biomolecule (proteins and nucleic acids) with their function.
Describe DNA recombination and repair mechanisms and modification-restriction systems.
Describe how the information in the genome is organized.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B4 Present results in the appropriate way in accordance with the bibliography provided and before the deadline.
Decide how to manage and organize work and time.
 B6 Make interesting and persuasive presentations.
Analyze, appraise and respond to the questions they are asked during an oral presentation.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C2 Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
 C3 Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introduction
Basic concepts of Molecular genetics: DNA organization, transmission of hereditary information, DNA replication, regulation of gene transcription.
2. Recombination Homologous recombination and specific site recombination. Importance of the mechanisms of recombination.
3. Eucariotic genome Organization of the information. Introns and exons. Genes, pseudogenes and gene families.
4. Genome of the models of study General characteristics of genomes of yeast, Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila melanogaster, Arabidopsis thaliana, Mus musculus.
5. Genes and mutants Identification of mutants, mutants phenotype, mutation, screening and high throughput screeneing.

6. Human molecular genetics Human genome project, genetic maps, genetic markers, polimorfisms, dna fingerprint
7. Human genetic illnesses Monogènic illnesses, molecular basis of cancer. gene therapy.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1 2
Lecture
C3
14 14 28
Presentations / oral communications
A7
B6
5 10 15
Laboratory practicals
A6
B6
C2
30 30 60
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
B4
10 20 30
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Mixed tests
B6
4 8 12
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed at taking contact and collecting information from the students and presenting the subject.
Lecture Exposure of the contents of the subject.
Presentations / oral communications Oral presentation by students of a specific topic decided between the teacher and the student.
Laboratory practicals Apply, at a practical level, the theory in a given context. Practical exercises through the different laboratories. It includes computer and laboratory practices.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Formulation, analysis, resolution and discussion of problems, exercises and presentations of colleagues related to the topic of the subject.
Personal attention Time that each teacher has reserved to answer and solve queries to the students.

Personalized attention
Description
Meetings in the office 111 of the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, by previous appointment by email.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Presentations / oral communications
A7
B6
Preparation and defense of a seminar 10%
Laboratory practicals
A6
B6
C2
Previous and active participation, assistance and motivation, and preparation of results report. 30%
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
B4
Problem solving in the classroom, participation in peer's presentations (in the debate/questions), resolution of questionnaires in ''Moodle''. 20%
Mixed tests
B6
It will consist of a mixed type test, which will include all the content worked on the subject. 40%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

- The attendance to the laboratory practicals is compulsory. - In order to consider all the sections, a minimum grade of 5/10 of the practicals and 5/10 of the exam will be required. -The second call consists of a mixed test where all the contents of the subject are evaluated. A minimum grade of 5/10 is required. The test has a weight of 40% of the overall grade, the rest consists on the grade obtained during the course.

During the evaluation tests, mobile phones, tablets and other devices that are not expressly authorized for the test, must be off and out of sight. The demonstrable fraudulent realization of some evaluation activity of a subject both in material and virtual and electronic support entails the student's suspense note of this evaluation activity. Regardless of this, given the seriousness of the events, the center may propose the initiation of a disciplinary file, which will be opened by resolution of the rector.


Sources of information

Basic Terry Brown, Genomas, darrera publicada, Medica Panamericana
Greg Gibson; Spencer V. Muse, A Primer of Genome Science, darrera publicada, Sinauer Associates
Peter Sudbery, Genética Molecular humana, darrera publicada, Pearson

Complementary Philip Meneely , Advanced Genetic Analysis, darrera publicada , Oxford

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