Bi7290 Human Genetics and Genomics Seminar

Faculty of Science
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jan Smetana, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
RNDr. Vladimíra Vallová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jan Smetana, Ph.D.
Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Petr Kuglík, CSc.
Supplier department: Department of Experimental Biology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 19. 2. to Sun 26. 5. Tue 8:00–9:50 B11/333
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Bi7250 Medical genetics || NOW( Bi7250 Medical genetics )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the latest findings in the field of medical genetics, genomics and human molecular biology. The concept of the course is based on a collaborative approach with the prestigious professional societies e.g. European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG - www.eshg.org) and American Society of Human Genetics. These societies, in support of the teaching of genetics at European universities, provide access to recordings of invited lectures by world-leading experts presented at recent annual conferences as part of Educational Sessions, Medel Lectures or Award Lectures. The lectures are presented in English, and the seminar includes a discussion on each topic. The lecture topics are updated annually. Students have the opportunity to choose some of the lectures.
Learning outcomes
Students after completing the course: - through web-based presentations, they will experience the environment of world conferences and will be able to listen to and see presentations by the world's leading experts in the field of human genetics; - learn about the latest knowledge and advances in medical genetics, genomics, human molecular biology; - expand their basic knowledge of the human genome and the nature of some genetically determined diseases - become familiar with the practical application of the latest genetic and molecular biological techniques used for clinical genomics; - expand their active and passive knowledge of the English language - the course contributes to the internationalisation of teaching
Syllabus
  • The lectures are innovated every year. Example of lecture syllabus for 2020. 1. Cisca Wijmenga - We and our second genome: two key players in common complex diseases 2. Craig Venter: A 25 Year Genomic Odyssey 3. Edith Heard: X-chromosome structure and epigenetic dynamics during X inactivation 4. Matthew Hurles: Causes and consequences of new mutations Dr. Hurles z Welcome Sanger Institue podává nový pohled na architekturu humánního genomu a vlivu nových mutací v genomové éře. 5. Bert Vogelstien: Cancer genes and their implication for patients 6. Csilla Krausz: Genetic basis of male reproductive disorders 7. George Church: Reading & writing genomes 8. Dagan Wells: Karyo - and Meio-mapping for human embryo selection 9. Joris Veltman: The genomics revolution: From Mendel to Medicine
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SNUSTAD, D. Peter and Michael J. SIMMONS. Genetika. Edited by Jiřina Relichová. 2. aktual. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2017, 864 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-8613-5. info
Teaching methods
web presentations and video presentations in English, discussions with students
Assessment methods
the final evaluation is in the form of a written presentation related to the topic of the lectures
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2024, recent)
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