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Course code: BHS20158f14Semester: 2014/2015 winter
Name: Application of Molecular Biology Techniques in Animal Husbandry
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 20 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Anna Zielak-Steciwko
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: student defines the concept of livestock genomics; student indicates bioinformatics tools used in animal husbandry; student describes the genes with major impact on animals production traits; student knows the principle of the molecular techniques used in the diagnosis of inherited disorders in livestock Skills; student can design a research project; student is able to use basic techniques of molecular biology by himself; student interprets the test results; student presents the test results as presentation and short scientific report.
Competences: Student concern about an accurate laboratory testing; student is following the safety rules in laboratory work; student has ability to cooperate in a research group, student feels responsibility for laboratory equipment.
Prerequisites: biochemistry, genetics
Course content: Genom organization. Livestock genomics. Polymorphic genetic markers. Elements of gene expression regulation. Genes of high impact on animal production and performance traits. Genetics diseases in livestock. Molecular diagnostics of inherited disorders in livestock.
Recommended literature: Nowak Z., Gruszczyńska J.: Wybrane techniki i metody analizy DNA. Wyd. SGGW, 2007; Słomski R.: Analiza DNA – teoria i praktyka. Wyd. UP we Wrocławiu, 2008; Charon KM., Świtoński M.: Genetyka zwierząt. PWN, 2009; Świtoński M.: Postępy genetyki molekularnej bydła i trzody chlewnej. Wyd. AR w Poznaniu, 2004; Zwierzchowski L., Świtoński M.: Genomika bydła i świń. Wyd. UP w Poznaniu, 2009.
Assessment methods: Completing tutorials: presence on the tutorials is mandatory. An absence must be excused and the student will be familiar with the knowledge presented on the missed tutorials which will be checked. Students receive grades of activity during tutorials and must prepare a short scientific report based on the results obtained during the practical’s. The assessment of the tutorials is based on the average of obtained scores. Completion the course: the assessment of the whole course is based on a test - students have to answer 4 questions in 45 minutes. If a student fails on the first attempt, he has the right to pass again the test in oral or written form during repeats.
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