Bi3062en Basic Principles of Genetics

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan Smetana, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jan Smetana, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the basic laws of genetics from high school
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
This course is designed to clarify the basic concepts of classical genetics. By the end of this course, students will be able to understand the basic principles of genetics at all organismal levels, be able to explain the applications of genetics and methods used in medicine, plant and animal breeding, and be able to take follow-up specialized courses.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able - to understand the basic principles of genetics and cytogenetics - be able to explain the applications of genetics and methods used - to complete follow-up specialised courses.
Syllabus
  • 1. History of genetics. Basic concepts. Origin and development of Mendelian genetics. 2. Discoveries of J.G. Mendel. The principle of segregation and combination. 3. Gene interactions. 4. Mendelian principles in human genetics. 5. Genetic information and sex of organisms, Chromosomal and genotypic sex determination. Inheritance of sex-linked genes. 6. Gene linkage. 7. Recombination mapping. 8. Gene mutations, physical and chemical mutagens. 9. Basics of cytogenetics, chromosome microstructure, karyotypes. 10. Aneuplodies in humans 11. Changes in chromosome structure. 12. Genetic basis of quantitative traits and their analysis, basics of population genetics.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SNUSTAD, D. Peter and Michael J. SIMMONS. Principles of genetics. Seventh edition. 648 stran. ISBN 9781118875896. info
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
written test
Language of instruction
English
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/osoba/229697
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