Genetics, 6 credits

Genetik, 6 hp

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Course starting semester

Main field of study

Biology Chemical Biology

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Jenny Hagenblad

Director of studies or equivalent

Agneta Johansson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 50 h
Recommended self-study hours: 110 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6KBIO	Biology, Bachelor´s Programme	2 (Spring 2017)	1	2+3	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6CKEB	Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering	2 (Spring 2017)	1	2+3	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Biology, Chemical Biology

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering
Biology, Bachelor´s Programme

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Biochemistry 1 or corresponding

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of genetics. After completing the course the student will be able to:

describe the stucture and funktion of chromosomes
give an account of mechanisms for mitosis, meiosis and other fundamental genetic terminology
describe the basis of heredity
give an account of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and how evolutionary processes affects allele and genotype frequencies in a population
analyse the result of crosses between different genotypes
give an account of the causes of genetic diversity in individuals and populations
discuss questions concerning the role of genetics in society

Course content

The course introduces genetic principles. Mechanisms for mitosis, meiosis and the cell cycle. The basis of heredity and basic genetic analysis. The structure and function of chromosomes. Genetic mapping. Mutations. Recombination. Populations as genetic systems. Basic practical genetic skills.

Teaching and working methods

The course consists of lectures, laboratory work, group exercises and a group project about the role of genetics in society that runs throughout the course and is presented in a seminar. The course uses a course event room at LISAM where course information and course material can be obtained.
During the group exercises the students solve genetic problems and questions together, some of which are later to be reported at the course event room. The group project is presented orally in a seminar through cross group discussions. The laboratory sessions relates to practical and theoretical aspects related to the course content.

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

For the laboratory course lab reports should be submitted and approved when required. Active participation at the oral presentation of the group project is also required. The course is further examined though a written exam with multiple choice questions of a type practiced thoughout the course.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses: Molecular Genetics, Genes and Gene Expression

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Agneta Johansson

Examiner

Jenny Hagenblad

Course website and other links

http://cms.ifm.liu.se/edu/biology/

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 50 h
Recommended self-study hours: 110 h

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	4.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.

Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)	X	X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)	X
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery	X	X
	2.3 System thinking		X
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning	X
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities	X
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork		X
	3.2 Communications	X	X
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages		X
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context	X	X
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development	X	X
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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