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DNA in Vitro (BUMK_004)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Biology and Microbiology
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Agnese Zariņa
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Dentistry
Language:English, Latvian
Branch of science:Biology; Genetics
Objective
To provide knowledge acquisition about DNA analysis methods used in clinical practice.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in biology and chemistry acquired within the framework of general secondary education and basic knowledge in molecular biology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to interpret diagnosis of genetic disease by molecular methods.
Skills
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to extract DNA from living cells, analyse mutation by gel electrophoresis, create a plan for the screening of genetic disease.
Competence
Students will be able to assemble theoretical knowledge and practical skills and to justify necessity of its usage in solution of clinical problems.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 9 | Master’s | Limited choice |
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 9 | Master’s | Limited choice | Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve, Vilnis Šķipars, Renārs Broks, Agnese Zariņa | |
| Dentistry, ZF | 4 | Master’s | Limited choice |
