EXAM

2nd DATE – 08.09.2026; 10:00-12:00;

room 400; 4th floor, bldg C1; seminar room of Department of Molecular Biology

The FINAL EXAM is a theoretical exam in the form of an 86-question MCQ test. It covers material from lectures (30 questions), seminars (28 questions), exercises (28 questions), knowledge included in recommended textbooks, scripts and worksheets.

The Department of Molecular Biology has examination thresholds in accordance with the study regulations.

BEFORE THE EXAM - check your writing time

BEFORE THE EXAM - check your writing room

FOR THE EXAM - arrive at least 20-30 minutes early

FOR THE EXAM - bring a PENCIL; an eraser, a sharpener, and your student ID

FOR THE EXAM - DO NOT BRING: a jacket, a briefcase/purse, your phone, or a watch!

 

According to the study regulations, you can report any irregularities regarding the exam within 24 hours (this must be sent to the aaugusciak@sum.edu.pl email address). The test is available for review for 5 weekdays.  The test will be available for review in our Department on from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

 

 

FINAL PASS TEST FOR ENTRY TO THE EXAM

3^rd DATE – 08.09.2026; 12:00-14:00

room 400; 4th floor, bldg C1; seminar room of Department of Molecular Biology

The final test consists of 70 multiple-choice questions. The questions cover material from the entire semester, as presented in the textbooks and during tutorials and seminars.

• students presentations
• seminars
• worksheets - theorethical introduction and lab

 

 

 

 

  

3^RD DATE – 11.09.2026; 10:00-12:00; r. 400

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Responsibility and Health: Important Information for Students

Dear Students,

With the current flu season, we ask for a responsible approach to the health of yourselves and others. If you feel ill, please do not come to the exam.

Why is this so important?

1. We protect each other: By coming to the exam sick, you expose your colleagues and lecturers to infection. Remember that not everyone has the same immunity, and for some people, the disease can be very dangerous.
2. We take care of our own health: During illness, the body needs rest and regeneration. Forcing yourself to intellectual effort in this state does more harm than good. An exam taken while sick may be less effective, and you may feel worse.

What to do if I am sick?

1. Consult a doctor: If you have symptoms of illness, see a doctor. A doctor's note is an excuse for your absence from the exam.
2. Inform us immediately: Send a scan of your doctor's note to the email address aaugusciak@sum.edu.pl or kbugaj@sum.edu.pl. This will allow you to come for an exam in the second term as FIRST term.
3. Come to the exam in full force: After recovering, you will be able to take the exam in optimal form, regenerated and ready for the challenge.

Remember that responsibility for your own health and the health of others is crucial for the functioning of our academic community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We wish you health and success in your studies!

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LABS AND SEMINARS STARTS FROM TUEADAYS - 03.03.2026. 10:00-12:15; IN THE 101 CLASSROOM (Bldg. D2/D4; next to Dean's Office; opposite Szaflarski's Hall - 110 room).

 

STUDENTS MUST BE PREPARED FOR ALL CLASSES. Knowledge of the seminar and theoretical material indicated in the worksheet card is required from the first classes. You will have a test during the first class.

 

WORKSHEET AND SYLLABUSES OF THE COURSE. The worksheets are also available on the TEAMS platform in appropriate course.

Week 1 - 03.03.2026

Week 2 - 10.03.2026

Week 3 - 17.03.2026

Week 4 - 24.03.2026

Week 5 - 31.03.2026

Week 6 _ 14.04.2026

Week 7 - 21.04.2026 

Week 8 - 28.04.2026

Week 9 - 05.05.2026  

Week 10 - 12.05.2026

Week 11 - 19.05.2026

Week 12 - 26.05.2026

Week 13 - 02.06.2026

Week 14 - 09.06.2026; 10:00-12:15

Week 15 - 09.06.2026; 12:15-14:30

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS (ARTICLES, TEXTBOOKS ONLY ON TEAMS PLATFORM)

 

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KEY INFORMATION FROM THE REGULATIONS:

- Classes in Molecular Biology are held according to the designated schedule and consist of the OBLIGATORY: lectures, seminars, practical exercises

- In order to conduct remote classes efficiently, students are required to have a stable Internet connection, a microphone, and speakers.

- A student uses ONLY a student e-mail account to contact the Department staff. Correspondence incoming from private mail will be ignored.

- Exercises take place punctually, at the time specified in the schedule.

- Students must wear a protective lab coat at all times while in the exercise room.

- Exercises are passed on the basis of Active and conscientious work throughout the exercises, BEGINNING WITH THE FIRST LESSON.

- Credit for individual exercises and seminars is given during the classes and/or orally during the classes

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RULES OF THE COURSE

RULES FOR PREPARING THE PRESENTATIONS

TOPICS OF THE PRESENTATIONS TO BE MADE BY STUDENTS

PROGRAM OF THE SEMINARS AND LABS

 

 

 

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 BOOKS:

MANDATORY

1. Molecular Biology of the Cell – Alberts B., et al. 7^th Edition, Garland Science
2. Biology 2e – Clark MA, Douglas M., Choi J., et al. 2^th Edition, Openstax https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e?Book%20details; ISBN-13: 978-1-947172-52
3. Multimedia materials included in the TEAMS platform, course: "Molecular Biology" 

ADDITIONAL

1. Campbell Biology – Reece JB., et al. NEWEST Edition, Pearson
2. Genomes – Brown T.A., et al. NEWEST Edition, Garland Science

 

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 LECTURES ARE HELD ON-LINE ASYNCHRONICALLY. 

YOU CAN REACH THEM IN THE TEAMS PLATFORM ON DESIGNED CHANNEL.

TOPICS OF THE LECTURES 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE, PART 1

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE, PART 2

 

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Head of the course

dr n. med. Aleksandra Auguściak-Duma

Katedra Biologii Molekularnej

Wydział Nauk Medycznych w Katowicach

Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach

ul. Medyków 18

40-752 Katowice

aaugusciak@sum.edu.pl 

 

Teachers:

Aleksandra Auguściak-Duma, PhD - aaugusciak@sum.edu.pl

Marta Lesiak, PhD  - mlesiak@sum.edu.pl

 

Karolina Stępień, PhD - kbugaj@sum.edu.pl

Natalia Diak, PhD - natalia.jarosz@sum.edu.pl

 

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Consultations for students

and in the TEAMS application as time allows.

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Responsibility and Health: Important Information for Students

Dear Students,

With the current flu season, we ask for a responsible approach to the health of yourselves and others. If you feel ill, please do not come to the exam.

Why is this so important?

1. We protect each other: By coming to the exam sick, you expose your colleagues and lecturers to infection. Remember that not everyone has the same immunity, and for some people, the disease can be very dangerous.
2. We take care of our own health: During illness, the body needs rest and regeneration. Forcing yourself to intellectual effort in this state does more harm than good. An exam taken while sick may be less effective, and you may feel worse.

What to do if I am sick?

1. Consult a doctor: If you have symptoms of illness, see a doctor. A doctor's note is an excuse for your absence from the exam.
2. Inform us immediately: Send a scan of your doctor's note to the email address aaugusciak@sum.edu.pl or kbugaj@sum.edu.pl. This will allow you to come for an exam in the second term as FIRST term.
3. Come to the exam in full force: After recovering, you will be able to take the exam in optimal form, regenerated and ready for the challenge.

Remember that responsibility for your own health and the health of others is crucial for the functioning of our academic community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We wish you health and success in your studies!

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FINAL PASS TEST FOR ENTRY TO THE EXAM

 

1^ST DATE – 12.06.2026; 10:00-12:00

 2^ND DATE – 16.06.2026; 12:00-14:00

3^rd DATE – 08.09.2026; 12:00-14:00

 

EXAM

1^ST DATE – 16.06.2026; 10:00-12:00; r.400

2^ND DATE – 08.09.2026; 10:00-12:00; r. 400

3^RD DATE – 12.09.2026; 10:00-12:00; r. 400