Teaching plan for the course unit

 

 
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General information

 

Course unit name: Molecular Genetics

Course unit code: 365578

Academic year: 2021-2022

Coordinator: Francesc Ventura Pujol

Department: Department of Physiological Sciences

Credits: 6

Single program: S

 

 

Estimated learning time

Total number of hours 150

 

Face-to-face and/or online activities

60
 

-  Lecture

Face-to-face

  

30
 

-  Laboratory session

Face-to-face

  

16
 

-  Seminar

Face-to-face

  

14

Supervised project

40

Independent learning

50

 

 

Recommendations

 



General competences

  • Basic computer and Internet skills.


Specific competences
  • A good level of understanding in English.
  • Knowledge of the main biomedical databases and ability to research scientific information.
  • Familiarity with the UB Virtual Campus.


Recommendations for subjects and subject blocks that the student should have taken and/or know
  • Knowledge of the specific contents of first-year subjects.

 

 

Competences to be gained during study

 

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CG1. Commitment to ethical practice (critical and self-critical skills and attitudes that comply with ethical and deontological principles).
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CB3. Ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within the field of study) to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
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CB2. Capacity to apply knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to the work or vocation, and have competences typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments and solving problems within the field of study.
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CE11. Ability to explain the structure and function of genes and heredity, the basic molecular principles and associated mechanisms of gene expression, and the variability and evolution of genes in specific populations, ability to identify the role of genes in human disease and to classify genetic anomalies, understanding of the principal methods for diagnosing common genetic disorders, and capacity to apply basic techniques for genetic laboratory work.
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CE16. Capacity to provide reasoned explanations of the concept and general characteristics of disease, the mechanisms through which diseases develop, the personal and constitutional aspects of pathological reactions, the different types of diseases, the respective mechanisms of distribution, and the dynamic structure of different diseases, and a familiarity with the principal methods for the study and diagnosis of diseases, including epidemiology

Learning objectives

 

Referring to knowledge

 

Specific competences referring to knowledge

  • Capacity to explain gene structure and inheritance, their molecular bases, their mechanisms for expression and their variability and evolution.


 

Specific objectives
  • Understand the molecular bases of genetic information.
  • Learn in detail the chemical nature of nucleic acids and the relationship between structure and function.
  • Gain a command of the mechanisms of perpetuation and variation in inherited material and its implications.
  • Gain a command of processes that enable gene expression and its regulation.
  • Assimilate the molecular principles on which inheritance is based, to gain an understanding of genetic transmission.
  • Describe the structure and function of living beings at molecular and cellular level, as well as the regulation and integration of the functions of living beings at these levels.
  • Use some of the latest, most representative molecular genetics techniques.
  • Separate and combine isolated substances from living cells to determine their structure, properties and chemical and functional interactions.

 

 

Teaching blocks

 

1. Teaching Blocks

*  I. Nature and structure of genetic material

II. DNA replication

III. DNA mutation and repair

IV. Recombination and transposition

V. Transcription

VI. Gene expression regulation

 

 

Teaching methods and general organization

 

Face-to-face learning (38-40%): 25 h/credit x 5.2 credits x 0.4 = 58-60 h

  • Lectures: 28-30 h
  • Seminars: 10 h
  • Laboratory practical sessions: 16 h
  • Computer classes: 4 h


Distance learning (60-62%): 25 h/credit x 6.5 credits x 0.6 = 90-92 h

 

The percentages of face-to-face and distance classes could vary depending on the guidelines given by the health and academic authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Given the subject is taught in both the Faculty of Biology and of Medicine and Health Sciences, these centres have agreed that some activities included in the course plans may have different hour loads, to adapt to the teaching calendar of each centre. They may also be named differently (maintaining the type of activity), to adapt to the availability of space and infrastructure at each centre, the capacity of the group, and possible innovation projects in which the teachers at each centre are participating. The heads of studies and teachers at each campus will coordinate to ensure the achievement of the competences and objectives outlined in the course plan.

 

 

Official assessment of learning outcomes

 

Assessment includes the evaluation of theoretical and practical knowledge acquired, practical skills, the degree of profit and interest, as well as the participation in seminars.

 

Continuous assessment

  • Final written examination, assessing the acquisition of theory (60% of the final grade).
  • Practical sessions. Attendance at practical sessions is mandatory. A report on practical classes and/or a written examination must be handed in (15% of the final grade).
  • Participation and assignments on seminars (5% of the final grade).
  • Written tests to assess the understanding of concepts explained in the lectures and worked on in the seminars (20% of the final grade).


These percentages and face-to-face activities could vary depending on the guidelines given by the health and academic authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Repeat assessment

Students who have not passed the subject due to non-compliance with the conditions established in the continuous assessment have the right to repeat assessment by means of a specific exam.

 

Exam revision system

The exam revision system follows the UB regulations for assessment and grading of learning outcomes.

 

Examination-based assessment

Students can request single assessment and waive their right to continuous assessment before the established deadline.

  • Attendance at practical sessions is mandatory. A report on practical classes and/or a written examination must be handed in (15% of the final grade).
  • Final written examination to assess the theory and practical knowledge (85% of the final grade).


These percentages and face-to-face activities could vary depending on the guidelines given by the health and academic authorities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Repeat assessment

Students who have not passed the subject due to non-compliance with the conditions established in the continuous assessment or because they have renounced their final grade have the right to repeat assessment by means of a specific exam.

 

Exam revision system

The exam revision system follows the UB regulations for assessment and grading of learning outcomes.