Fundamentals of genetics Field of study: Environmental Protection
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023

Module name: Fundamentals of genetics
Module code: 1OS_23_18
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course provides basic knowledge about principal and molecular genetics. Basic genetic terms, laws of inheritance, and methods of genetic analysis in plant and animal model species are presented together with molecular mechanisms underlying inheritance and expression of genetic information. Student learns how to differentiate and describe types of genetic diversity and their molecular mechanisms at the level of individual organism and population. Practicals allow analysis and interpretation of genetic problems with the use of plant and animal model species.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
Recalls, describes and interprets basic genetic terms and laws of principal genetics [1OS_23_18_1]
 1OS_W01 [4/5] 1OS_W04 [4/5] 1OS_W15 [5/5]
Understands and describes interactions between genes and applies this knowledge in solving exemplary problems regarding trait inheritance and gene identification [1OS_23_18_2]
 1OS_W01 [5/5] 1OS_W04 [5/5]
Defines and describes molecular processes related with inheritance and expression of genetic information [1OS_23_18_3]
 1OS_W01 [5/5] 1OS_W04 [5/5]
Explains differences and understands interactions between phenotype and genotype [1OS_23_18_4]
 1OS_W01 [5/5] 1OS_W04 [5/5]
Knows how to apply basic statistical tests to verify hypotheses during genetic analysis [1OS_23_18_5]
 1OS_U02 [5/5]
Observes and draws conclusions from conducted analyses [1OS_23_18_6]
 1OS_W01 [5/5] 1OS_U02 [5/5] 1OS_U07 [5/5] 1OS_U08 [5/5] 1OS_K01 [4/5] 1OS_K02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [1OS_23_18_z1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work 1OS_23_18_1 1OS_23_18_2 1OS_23_18_3 1OS_23_18_4
laboratory classes [1OS_23_18_z2] 15 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work 1OS_23_18_1 1OS_23_18_2 1OS_23_18_3 1OS_23_18_4 1OS_23_18_5 1OS_23_18_6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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