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Course code: BIS10029f14Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Application of Molecular Biology Techniques in Animal Husbandry
Major: Bioinformatics
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 6
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Anna Zielak-Steciwko
Language of instruction: Polish
The course exclusively in Polish, with a possibility of support in English
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: W1 – defines the concept of livestock genomics (BI_W06, BI_W08, BI_W11); W2 – indicates bioinformatics tools used in animal husbandry (BI_W04, BI_W09, BI_W14); W3 – describes the genes with major impact on animals production traits (BI_W06, BI_W08); W4 – knows the principles of the molecular techniques used in the diagnosis of inherited disorders in livestock (BI_W08, BI_W16); Skills: U1 – can design a research project (BI_U02, BI_U04, BI_U05, BI_U09); U2 – is able to use basic techniques of molecular biology by himself (BI_U02, BI_U06, BI_U08); U3 – interprets the test results (BI_U07, BI_U10); U4 – presents the test results as presentation and short scientific report (BI_U11); U5 - ably and safely uses of laboratory equipment(BI_U06, BI_U08); Social competences (attitudes): K01 – concern about an accurate laboratory testing (BI_K01, BI_K03, BI_K05); K02 – following the safety rules in laboratory work(BI_K07); K03 – ability to cooperate in a research group (BI_K02); K04 – responsibility for laboratory equipment(BI_K05);
Competences:
Prerequisites: biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology
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: 1. Nowak Z., Gruszczyńska J.: Wybrane techniki i metody analizy DNA. Wyd. SGGW, 2007; 2. Słomski R.: Analiza DNA – teoria i praktyka. Wyd. UP we Wrocławiu, 2008; 3. Charon KM., Świtoński M.: Genetyka zwierząt. PWN, 2009; 4. Świtoński M.: Postępy genetyki molekularnej bydła i trzody chlewnej. Wyd. AR w Poznaniu, 2004; 5. Zwierzchowski L., Świtoński M.: Genomika bydła i świń. Wyd. UP w Poznaniu, 2009.
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