ATTENTION

The Genetics 2 classes will be held from 01-04.10.2024:
- according to the attached PLAN

SEMINARS:

SEMINAR TOPICS

1. Genetic counseling. Birth defects.

2. Prenatal genetic counseling in most common genetic disorders – diagnostic and bioethical aspects. From prenatal screening to clinical decision-making.

3. Genetic therapies

4. Ecogenetics and pharmacogenetics

LABS:

On Tuesday, classes are held  in the CDiSM according to the schedule.

Lab 1: Genetic databases used in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases.

Lab 2: Pedigree interpretation – practical aspects 

On Wednesday, classes are held  in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Building C1/IV floor. Room 400 according to the schedule - seminars

On Thursday,  classes are held in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Building C1/IV floor. Room 400  according to the schedule.

Lab 3: Dysmorphology and its importance in the diagnosis of genetic diseases
The scope of the material for exercises in dysmorphology:

1. Dysmorphology of hands and feet e.g. Adactyly, Clinodactyly, Clubbing, Polydactyly, Syndactyly etc.
2. Dysmorphology of nose and philtrum e.g. Low hanging columella, Enlarged nares etc.
3. Dysmorphology of eyes and periorbital region, ears g. Entropion, Telecanthus, Cleft helix etc.
4. Dysmorphology of head, face, mouth, mandible e.g. Brachycephaly, Macrocephaly, Widow’s Peak, Prognathia etc.

On Friday,  classes are held in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Building C1/IV floor. Room 400  according to the schedule.

Lab 4: Students give a presentation.

During the classes, students will present disease syndromes. Below is a file with specific syndromes list as well as a presentation plan.
Please, each of you, enter your name on the list of topics, which you will give back to the teacher to Tuesday. Presentations are assessed in accordance with the criteria set out in Table 1, which is an annex to the regulations.

ATTENTION!!! One person presents one syndrome.
Please note that each of the topics must be presented.

Presentation guidelines

List of topics 

Table 1

On Friday, the final test is carried out in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Building C1/IV floor. Room 400.

Lab 5: Final test

Credit is in the form of a test and covers the thematic scope of lectures, seminars, exercises,as well as the diseases mentioned in the attached list.

LIST OF GENETIC DISEASES REQUIRED FOR THE FINAL TEST

Final grades from the subject are calculated on the basis of the sum of which will consist of: 0.3 average partial credits, ie worksheet and presentation and 0.7 final pass (one choice test-40 questions).

LECTURES :
 All lectures  will be available in electronic form on the MS Teams platform, course: " Genetics 2 4th year EU 2024/2025", from the first day of the classes- 01/10/2024 team code: 2scbxyb

Announcements for student

Before the first classes students are required to read the rules and syllabus of the subject. At the first class, students will sign a list confirming that they have read the rules and regulations of  Genetics 2 course.

 Files to download and read:

COURSE DESCRIPTION

RULES