Genes - Myths and Reality
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Credits
2 ECTS (52 hours)
Form of study
Entirely web-based
Location
Veebis
Fee
free
Teachers
Kertu Liis Krigul
Lea Ets
Lea Ets
Study group
Biology
Program language
Estonian
Outcome:
A student who has passed the course:* knows how to critically assess new information and how to find reliable information;
* knows what DNA is and how it influences the development of different organisms;
* understands the principles of molecular biology and myths associated with it (e.g. whether mutations can give superpowers, are GMO-s dangerous);
* knows what other organisms inhabit our body and what role they play (e.g. whether bacteria are dangerous and could we do without them, how antibiotics work);
* understands how cancer develops and why it has not already been cured;
* understands how drug-related myths arise (including how effective 'miracle medicines' and the related placebo effect are, the emergence of vaccine-related myths);
* understands the complexity and time it takes to implement different molecular methods (distinguished real genetics from Hollywood films);
* understands how personalized medicine works (including how analyses for gene donors work);
* understands how cloning works (e.g. can you clone a dead person or an extinct species)
Teachers:
Kertu Liis Krigul - Lea Ets -
Content:
| Topic | Credit | Lectors |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 1. Overview of molecular biology 2. Mutations and GMO 3. Microbiota 4. Vaccines, drugs and cancer 5. Methods in genetic engineering 6. Personal medicine 7. Cloning |
52 |
Location info:
Moodle environment
Learning environment:
Studies and teaching takes place in Moodle environment.
Requirements to complete:
to successfully pass the course, one must obtain at least 51% of maximum points
Outcome method:
non-differentiated (pass, fail, not present)
Grading method:
evalutation is based on online tests which give students immediate feedback
Document to be issued:
Certificate of completion
Registration deadline:
19.01.2025
Additional information:
Annika Põlgast, annika.polgast@ut.ee, +372 +372 508 1170
Program code:
P2TP.TK.072
General contact:
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