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Course code: BBS20388f17Semester: 2017/2018 winter
Name: Cell Genetics
Major: Biology
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr Magdalena Moska, dr hab. Wojciech Kruszyński
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: Knowlege Student: has the knowledge of the processes observed in the cell, knows the structure and functioning of chromosomes; has the knowledge of proper light microscope operation; knows the rules of cytogenetic preparations making, their staining and proper analysis. Skills Student: has an ability of proper light microscope operation and microscopic image analysis; has an ability of multimedia presentations creation; is able to collect and make a suitable use of the material for cytogenetic examinations.
Competences: Student is aware of the responsibility for the tasks realized commonly in a team.
Prerequisites:
Course content: Cell nucleus division, structure, types and functioning of chromosomes, research methods used in plants, animals and human cytogenetics, analysis of chromosomes instability, chromosomal aberrations in animals and human, chromosomal polymorphism, mechanisms of mammals karyotypes evolution.
Recommended literature: 1. Świtoński M., Słota E., Jaszczak K. 2006. Diagnostyka cytogenetyczna zwierząt domowych. Wydawnictwo Akademii Rolniczej w Poznaniu. 2. Rogalska S., Małuszyńska J., Olszewska M.J. 2005. Podstawy cytogenetyki roślin. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN 3. Olszewska M. 1981. Metody badania chromosomów. PWRiL, Warszawa.
Assessment methods: Competition of the course - condition by the arythmetic mean of grades (min. 60%).
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