Molecular cytogenetics Field of study: Biology
Programme code: W2-S2BI19.2020

Module name: Molecular cytogenetics
Module code: 2BL_51a
Programme code: W2-S2BI19.2020
Semester: winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
In this module student becomes acquainted with detailed knowledge in the area of the molecular cytogenetic. Student becomes familiar with the basic method of the molecular cytogenetics – fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and its modifications, he becomes acquainted with the confocal microscopy, flow cytometry and image cytometry. Student develops his knowledge in the field of comparative genome analyses, the importance of chromosomal rearrangements in species evolution, and genome’s polyploidization and diploidization. Student becomes familiar with practical exploitation of the molecular cytogenetics in medicine and plant breeding. During laboratory classes student develops the skills in planning and performing the experiments using FISH method and in interpreting his experiments’ results.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge from the field of basic genetics and plant cytogenetics.
Key reading:
according to the syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Student develops the knowledge about the nuclear genome organization. [2BL_51_1]
 2BL_W02_P [5/5] 2BL_W07_P [5/5]
Student is familiar with the basic and advanced techniques of molecular cytogenetics. [2BL_51_2]
 2BL_W04_P [4/5] 2BL_U01_P [5/5]
Student knows how to plan the experiments in the field of molecular cytogenetics. [2BL_51_3]
 2BL_U03_P [5/5]
Student is competent to perform an experiment using FISH method. [2BL_51_4]
 2BL_U03_P [5/5]
Student possesses skills to interpret and discus the results of his experiments based on the scientific knowledge. [2BL_51_5]
 2BL_U02_P [5/5] 2BL_U06_P [5/5]
Student improves his skills in operating fluorescence microscope. [2BL_51_6]
 2BL_U03_P [5/5]
Student takes the responsibility for his work and the laboratory equipment he is using. [2BL_51_7]
 2BL_K02_P [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
credit for a grade [2BL_51_w_1]
according to the rules set out in the syllabus
 2BL_51_1 2BL_51_2 2BL_51_3 2BL_51_4 2BL_51_5 2BL_51_6 2BL_51_7
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2BL_51_fs_1]
Lecture presenting the chosen topics of the molecular cytogenetics – computer presentation with audio-visual aids.
 5
Working with textbooks, reading of the supplementary scientific articles.
 5 credit for a grade [2BL_51_w_1]
laboratory classes [2BL_51_fs_2]
Individual work in the molecular cytogenetic laboratory, realization of the experiments according to the instructions, interpretation of the results.
 45
Preparation to laboratory tasks on the basis of the recommended data sources.
 30 credit for a grade [2BL_51_w_1]
discussion classes [2BL_51_fs_3]
Discussion on issues learned in lectures and observations during laboratory classes.
 10
Working with the textbook, fixing material from lectures and laboratories.
 5 credit for a grade [2BL_51_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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