Course: Molecular Biology

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Course title Molecular Biology
Course code KBI/E111
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Šebestová Janoušková Olga, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Molecular genetics of the cell: Structure, function and synthesis of nucleic acids. Cell biology central dogma about the information flow in the cell. Structure of the genome. Concept of the gene and gene structure. DNA replication and repair. Genetic recombination. Transcription and translation and their regulation. Basic recombinant DNA techniques. 2)Cellular biology Structure and ultrastructure of the cell. Organelles and membrane systems (structure and function) Cell division Intracellular protein sorting and secretion. Cytoskeleton and cell motility. Extra- and intracellular signal transduction. Differences and similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Microscopy methods for structural analysis of the eukaryotic cell.

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The main goal of this course is to introduce students into molecular basis of life. Students will learn about synthesis and transformation of biomolecules within the cell. About the connection between the structure of the molecule and its function in living cells.

Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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