ATTENTION

The results of the second examination attempt in Molecular Biology are already on your individual acoount on TEAMS.

Dear Students,

Taking into account the request of students who will be retaking the exam from the EU group, and after consultation with the class representatives of both the EU and INT groups, we have agreed to the students’ request to reschedule the third exam term.

The third exam will therefore take place on Friday, March 6, at 8:00 a.m. in Room 400 of the Department.

Kind regards.

EXAM THIRD TERM

06.03.2026; 8:00-10:00; r. 400

FINAL EXAM

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

18. 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!

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!

FINAL PASS TEST FOR ENTRY TO THE EXAM

1^ST DATE – 29.01.2026; 10:30-12:45

 2^ND DATE – 11.02.2026; 12:00-14:00

3^rd DATE – 25.02.2026; 12:30-14:30

 EXAM

1^ST DATE – 11.02.2026; 10:00-12:00; A3 Hall

2^ND DATE – 25.02.2026; 8:00-10:00; r. 400

3^RD DATE – 04.03.2026; 8:00-10:00; r. 400

ATTENTION

We remind you that on January 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM, there will be an additional class to make up for missed practical classes.

Additionally, a FINAL PASS TEST FOR ENTRY TO THE EXAM (last-chance quiz) will be held at the same time. The class will take place promptly at 10:30 AM in room 101.

The 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.

1. Passing on the first attempt allows you to take the final exam on date 1.
2. Passing on the second attempt allows you to take the final exam on date 2.
3. Passing on the third attempt allows you to take the final exam on date 3.

PROGRAM OF THE SEMINARS AND LABS

  ATTENTION

LABS AND SEMINARS STARTS FROM THURSDAY - 02.10.2025. 10:30-12:45; IN THE 101 CLASSROOM (Bldg. D2/D4; next to Dean's Office; opposite Szaflarski's Hall - 110 room).

STUDENTS MUST BE PREPARED FOR 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 SYLLABUS FOR THE FIRST THREE WEEKS OF THE COURSE. Rest will be available on the TEAMS platform in appropriate course.

Week 1 - 02.10.2025

Week 2 - 09.10.2025

Week 3 - 16.10.2025

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. 

- Any unexcused or unmade-up absence will result in failure to pass the course.

- 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

RULES OF THE COURSE

RULES FOR PREPARING THE PRESENTATIONS

TOPICS OF THE PRESENTATIONS TO BE MADE BY STUDENTS

PROGRAM OF THE SEMINARS AND LABS

WORKSHEET AND SYLLABUS FOR THE FIRST THREE WEEKS OF THE COURSE. Rest will be available on the TEAMS platform in appropriate course.

Week 1 - 02.10.2025

Week 2 - 09.10.2025

Week 3 - 16.10.2025

ASYNCHRONOUS REMOTE LECTURES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE EDUCATION PLATFORM (TEAMS) IN THE MOLECULAR BIOLOGY COURSE

READINGS:

MANDATORY

1. Molecular Biology of the Cell – Alberts B., et al. 6^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. 10^th Edition, Pearson
2. Genomes – Brown T.A., et al. 3^rd Edition, Garland Science

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE, PART 1

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE, PART 2

Head of the course

dr n. med. Aleksandra Auguściak-Duma - aaugusciak@sum.edu.pl  

 dr n. med. Marta Lesiak - mlesiak@sum.edu.pl

dr n. med. Karolina Stępień - kbugaj@sum.edu.pl

mgr Malwina Botor - mbotor@sum.edu.pl

Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, SUM

Department of Molecular Biology

Molecular Biology Divisio

ul. Medyków 18

40-752 Katowice

Poland

and in the TEAMS application as time allows.

 WHEN CAN I MAKE UP CLASSES IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES?

REMEMBER, CHECK THE SCHEDULE FOR A GIVEN GROUP TO CONFIRM WHEN YOU CAN MAKE UP A GIVEN TOPIC. PREFERABLY CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE TEACHER A DAY IN ADVANCE IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND POLISH CLASSES, OR BEFORE THE CLASS IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND ENGLISH CLASSES! - 

link to the schedule