DNA markers Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021

Module name: DNA markers
Module code: 2BT_E_18
Programme code: W2-S2BTA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 6
Description:
The module is aimed at gaining knowledge in DNA markers methods, applied for the fingerprinting, variation assessment or mapping, and points out their practical applications. It provides students with a broad, detailed knowledge about basic and newest, advanced DNA markers techniques as well as presents the examples of their use in general research and application experiments, especially in plant breeding programmes. Students are acquainted with proper designing and performing of experiments with the use of DNA markers techniques, depending on the aim of research. During each practical students themselves carry out experiments with the use of DNA markers techniques, individually or in groups of 2-3 persons, and are taught how to analyze correctly the results and draw conclusions.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge on general and molecular genetics, and on basic techniques in molecular biology.
Key reading:
see: syllabus compulsory reading
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 possess a detailed knowledge in DNA markers methods applied for the fingerprinting, variation assessment or mapping. [2BT_E_18_1]
 2BT_E_W02_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W09_P [5/5]
Student classifies the DNA markers methods depending the type of the polymorphism they detect and the techniques of molecular biology they use. [2BT_E_18_2]
 2BT_E_W04_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W09_P [5/5]
Student compares various DNA markers methods and point out their advantages and disadvantages, as well as presents the examples of the applications of DNA markers in genetics, molecular biology and in plant breeding programmes. [2BT_E_18_3]
 2BT_E_W04_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W05_P [5/5] 2BT_E_W09_P [5/5]
Student understands the aims and principles of conducting the analyzes with the use DNA markers. [2BT_E_18_4]
 2BT_E_W09_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U01_P [5/5]
Student can apply DNA markers methods to solve research problems which appear in plant breeding programmes and in basic research in the area of genetics and molecular biology. [2BT_E_18_5]
 2BT_E_U01_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5]
Student correctly gathers the data from the performed experiments on DNA markers, critically evaluates their results and draws conclusions. Student, individually or in group of 2-3 persons, presents reports from the analyses performed. [2BT_E_18_6]
 2BT_E_U03_P [5/5] 2BT_E_U04_P [5/5]
Student assumes responsibility for laboratory equipment and follows safety rules in molecular biology laboratory. [2BT_E_18_7]
 2BT_E_K04_P [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Colloquium [2BT_E_18_w_1]
Written test, evaluating students’ knowledge and skills acquired during practicals - performed after the accomplishment of each topic.
 2BT_E_18_1 2BT_E_18_2 2BT_E_18_3 2BT_E_18_4 2BT_E_18_5
Practical skills continuous evaluation [2BT_E_18_w_2]
Evaluation of practical skills and a theoretical knowledge related to the subject of each practical, evaluation of skills of the experiment conducting, analysis of the results and drawing of conclusions.
 2BT_E_18_5 2BT_E_18_6 2BT_E_18_7
final test [2BT_E_18_w_3]
Written final tesst checking up the knowledge acquainted during lectures and practicals.
 2BT_E_18_1 2BT_E_18_2 2BT_E_18_3 2BT_E_18_4 2BT_E_18_5
Report of the laboratory classes [2BT_E_18_w4]
Written reports, checking the student's skills as to presenting the results experiment, their analysis and formulation of conclusions
 2BT_E_18_6
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 [2BT_E_18_fs_1]
Lectures illustrated with examples derived from own experiments and the newest scientific literature - in form of multimedia (PowerPoint) presentations.
 15
- acquisition of knowledge from lectures - acquisition of knowledge from recommended supplementary literature
 35 final test [2BT_E_18_w_3]
laboratory classes [2BT_E_18_fs_2]
Students work under the supervision in the laboratory of molecular biology, individually or in groups of 2-3 persons – experiment performing, result analysis and conclusion drawing coordinated by the supervisor
 45
- gathering knowledge and skills required for participation in lab classes. - acquaintance with issues presented during classes - acquaintance with literature recommended by the teacher
 55 Colloquium [2BT_E_18_w_1] Practical skills continuous evaluation [2BT_E_18_w_2] Report of the laboratory classes [2BT_E_18_w4]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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