Bi9310 Real-time polymerase chain reaction

Faculty of Science
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Sabina Ševčíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Sabina Ševčíková, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Sabina Ševčíková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
Bi4035 Molecular biology - lab.pract. || Bi4020c Molecular biology - practice
General knowledge in the field of Molecular Biology.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
understand PCR and real-time PCR principles
design a real-time PCR experiment, including template manipulation, chemistry and instrumentation
evaluate absolute and relative quantification data, SNP analysis and allelic discrimination and high resolution melting analysis
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will understand the principles of PCR and real-time PCR; he/she will be capable of designing and performing a real-time PCR experiment, including all controls; he/she will have general knowledge on the structure of fluorophores and probes used in this technique and skills to analyze data from absolute and relative quantification, SNP analysis and high resolution melting analysis.
Syllabus
  • PCR and real-time PCR principles
  • Semiquantitative and quantitative PCR
  • PCR kinetics, end point vs. real-time PCR
  • Absolute and relative quantification, PCR efficiency
  • Template manipulation and quality, storage
  • Reverse transcription
  • Principles of fluorescence emission and detection
  • Reporter fluorophores, quenchers, probe structure
  • Primer and probe design
  • General applications of real-time PCR
  • Experimental design, controls, reference genes, good laboratory practice
  • Data interpretation: absolute and relative quantification, SNP, high resolution melting analysis
  • Factors influencing PCR, normalisation, design of student's own experiments
  • MIQE Standards (Minimum Information for Publication of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Experiments (MIQE) guidelines)
Literature
  • Real-time PCR. Edited by M. Tevfik Dorak. New York: Taylor & Francis, 2006, xxvi, 333. ISBN 041537734X. info
  • A-Z of quantitative PCR. Edited by Stephen A. Bustin. La Jolla, Calif.: International University Line, 2004, xxix, 882. ISBN 0963681788. info
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
Lectures
Final test
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: v týdenním bloku.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024.
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