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BTK1062 Hands-on genetics 2 ECTS
Periods
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Basic studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
Degree Programme in Biotechnology
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student can utilize different software for genetic analyses and apply genetic knowledge for understanding inherited conditions.

General description

The aim of this course is to introduce the students basic statistical, genetic, and computational analyses related to genetics studies and genetic conditions. Necessary theoretical background for understanding the concepts are provided but the focus is on hands on exercises which will be done by utilizing selected software. In addition, students will study one inherited condition from different genetic and biological perspectives. Students can work and make the required reports independently or in pairs.

Enrolment for University Studies

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Teachers

Kirsi Granberg, Teacher responsible
kirsi.granberg[ät]tuni.fi
Tommi Rantapero, Teacher responsible

Teaching

5-Mar-2019 – 24-May-2019
Lectures 4 hours
Luento
Tue 5-Mar-2019 at 10.15-14.00, ML72
Independent work 50 hours

Evaluation

Pass/fail.

Evaluation criteria

The students are required to complete all the computer exercises and submit a report about the computer exercises and about the genetic condition that they were studying. The course is assessed on a scale of pass/fail. 

Study materials

All the study material will be given in the course moodle page.