MEDICAL GENETICS A
COD. 1005465
DEGREE: Biomedical Laboratory techniques
TYPE OF COURSE: BASIC COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Italian
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The course aims to provide students with the basics of genetics.
Course contents summary
Mendel and the gene idea. Extensions of Mendelian genetics.
The chromosomal basis of inheritance: the experiments by Morgan and the genetic maps. Sex chromosomes, sex determination and sex-linked disorders.
Examples of human genetics: chromosomal aberrations, autosomal and sex-linked diseases, recessive and dominant diseases.
Recommended readings
Solomin et al; Biology
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures. Characterized by interactive lectures accompanied by a) seminar on major topic and b) reading and discussing a scientific paper by the students. This allow the student to acquire a better understanding of topic and also improve learning capacities.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam. Multiple choice questions.
NAME OF LECTURER
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2013/2014
YEAR OF STUDY: 1
SEMESTER: First semester
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 1
UNIT COORDINATOR: PARMIGIANI Stefano
CONTACT HOURS: 7
INDIVIDUAL WORK HOURS: 18
