Biochemistry, Cell biology and Genetics, Part IILaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Student is able to
- describe the most important features of cell cycle, cell division and cell death
- describe the basics of genome structure and gene expression
- define the basic concepts of genetics
- describe the different stages of chromosomal analysis and karyotyping
- describe the research methods used in clinical applications
- define the methods used in fetal diagnostics
- learn to consider the ethical aspects of fetal diagnostics

Content

Cell cycle, cell division and cell death
Genome structure
Chromosomes, karyotyping
Chromosomal analysis
FISH, Multicolor FISH, and VGA techniques
Genetics of cancer and associated research methods
Chromosomal abnormalities and research methods associated with malignant leukemia and other cancers
Fetal diagnostics, ethical aspects and choice of values

Prerequisites

Student must have passed 7B00BB88 Biochemistry, Cell biology and Genetics part I before the course.