Cytology and Genetics (BUMK_003)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge about a person as a single system; about the role of genetic processes in maintaining health and ensuring homoeostasis; about the importance of processes at the cellular level, on which the functioning of the organism as a whole depends, the role of molecular biology and genetics in the development of new medicines; creating the basis for more specialised studies in the field of medicine, as well as acquire the necessary skills for using this knowledge in their daily practice.
Prerequisites
The basic knowledge in biology (high school level).
Learning outcomes
As part of the study course, students acquire basic knowledge of cell functions, involvement in human pathology. Learn the life cycle of cells, including types of cell division. Learn Mendel’s laws. Know the types of inheritance and the most common signs. Able to solve clinical genetic problems at a basic level. Gain insight into pharmacogenetics and modern treatment methods, including gene therapy.
Students use optical microscopes, prepare simple micropreparations; recognise various eukaryotic cells. Able to describe oogenesis and spermatogenesis. Compile and analyse family trees of various types of inheritance; solve simple tasks in genetics and molecular biology.
Students analyse situations in medical genetics. Evaluate the importance of organoids in the functioning of tissues, organs and the body. Know how to make a family tree.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, FF | 1 | Master’s | Required | Madara Auzenbaha, Linda Gailīte |
