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Course code: BHS20158f17Semester: 2017/2018 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: -
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: knowledge will be verified on the basis of written check - students have to answer 4 questions in 45 minutes (2 questions from lectures and 2 questions from tutorials; 2 problem and 2 descriptive). To pass the check student must obtain at least 60%, each question is evaluated from 2 to 5 points. If student fails on the first attempt, has the right to pass again during repeats. Skill and competences will be verified during tutorials in laboratory. While skills will be evaluated basing on scientific project and during multimedia presentation. Presence on the tutorials is mandatory. Any absence must be excused and the student is oblige to complete knowledge from missed tutorials. The assessment of the tutorials is based on the average of obtained scores. Completion of the course: is based on the average assessment from practicals.The prerequisiteis to obtain an average of 3.0 in all established learning outcomes.
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