240022 Mammalian Genomics

Detaljer
Inst. for Basal Husdyr- og Veterinærvidenskab   90 %
Inst. for Plantebiologi   5 %
Inst. for Jordbrugsvidenskab   5 %
Tidligst mulig placeringBachelor 3. år
VarighedEn blok
 
Pointværdi7.5 (ECTS)
KursustypeBachelorkursus
I studieåret 2007-08 vil kurset være et fælleskursus
 
Eksamenskriftlig og mundtlig eksamen


Alle hjælpemidler tilladt

Beskrivelse af eksamen: Project report and final presentation in the final week of the course. Individual assessment of every student.

13-skala, intern censur
 
Rammer for undervisningLectures, theoretical and practical exercises, case work, project work
 
BlokplaceringBlock 1
Ugestruktur: A
 
UndervisningssprogEngelsk
 
Anbefalede forudsætningerGenetik 1, Genetik 2/pattedyr
 
Begrænset deltagerantal20
 
Kompetenceområder
Scientific: Knowledge of the mammalian genomes. Knowledge of the possibilities of analysing and characterizing mammalian genomes. Understanding of qualitative and quantitative genetics with focus on mammalian disease genetics. Technology and production: Knowledge of advanced concepts of genome analysis in mammals. Use of advanced methods in molecular genetics. Ethics and values: Evaluation of strategies to dissect the genetics underlying inherited traits in mammals. Evaluate the practical use of genetic testing.
 
Kursets målsætning
The course is an advanced course in genomics with focus on mammals. Focus will be on recent advances within the field of genomics with aspects of both research and application.
 
Kursusindhold
The following topics will be covered in the theoretical part of the course: Genes in Pedigrees and Population Analyzing DNA and Gene Structure, Variation and Expression Genome Projects and Model Organisms Organization of the Mammalian Genome Gene Expression Instability of the Mammalian Genome: Mutation and DNA Repair Tree of Life Genetic Mapping of Mendelian Characters Identifying Disease Genes Mapping and Identifying Genes Conferring Susceptibility to Complex Diseases Molecular Pathology Cancer Genetics Genetic Testing in Individuals and Populations Beyond the Genome Project: Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics Genetic Manipulation of Cells and Animals Novel Approaches to Treating Disease
 
Undervisningsform
Lectures, theoretical and practical exercises, case work, project work Lectures 10 hours Journal clubs 20 hours Theoretical excises/case work 15 hours Project work 90 hours Preparation 70 hours Exam 2 hours
 
Litteraturhenvisninger
Human Molecular Genetics.Third Edition. Tom Strachan, Andrew P. Read. 11/21/2003. 696 pages. Handouts
 
Kursusansvarlig
Claus Bøttcher Jørgensen, chj@life.ku.dk, Institut for Basal Husdyr- og Veterinærvidenskab/Genetik & Bioinformatik, Tlf: 35333064
 
Studienævn
Studienævn NSN
 
Kursusbeskrivelsesomfang
forelæsninger10
kollokvier20
teoretiske øvelser15
projektarbejde90
forberedelse69
eksamen2

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