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Molecular Biology (Basic)Laajuus (5 cr)

Code: TB00BC76

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Susanna Vuohelainen

Learning objectives

Upon completing the course, the graduate

- knows the structure and the functions of the genome
- can describe the regulation of the gene expression and the generation mechanisms of diseases caused by genetic changes
- can explain the main methods and applications of molecular biology and cytogenetics
- knows a clinical laboratory process in the field of molecular biology
- can define the clinical meaning of the laboratory analyzes in patient care
- knows the national and international legislation
- can define the ethical problems related to molecular biology and gene technology
- can perform basic molecular biology analyzes
- can apply the principles of quality management, occupational safety and patient safety in their work
- knows the field-specific national and international information sources

Content

- Structure and function of the genome: chromosomes and genes
- Gene expression and regulation of the gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
- Main methods of molecular biology: isolation of the DNA, PCR-methods and genotyping
- Cytogenetics
- Ethics of the molecular biology and gene technology
- Legislation of the field

Materials

Course material will be informed at the beginning of course.

Further information

Can be organized in co-operation with FH Campus Wien, Austria.
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Qualifications

Natural Scientific knowledge and Skills in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Learning about laboratory work, Laboratory sampling and quality

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Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 20.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Susanna Vuohelainen
Scheduling groups
  • RA/5 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RB/5 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RC/5 (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RD/5 (Islab) (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
  • RE/5 (Huslab) (Size: 10. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • TB23SP
    Biomedical Laboratory Science
  • TB23SPE
    Biomedical Laboratory Science, satellite group
Education groups
  • RA/5
  • RB/5
  • RC/5
  • RD/5 (Islab)
  • RE/5 (Huslab)

Qualifications

Natural Scientific knowledge and Skills in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Learning about laboratory work, Laboratory sampling and quality

Materials

Course material will be informed at the beginning of course.