Genetic StudiesLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

Students explain the structure and functions of the human genome and regulation of these functions, as well as the links of these factors to disease mechanisms. They explain the theoretical foundations of genetic testing methods and carry out key genetic studies, explaining these based on current research.

Content

Structure of the genome; applications of genetic testing methods, legislation relating to diagnostics and the research area, quality and correct working methods; isolation, purification and amplification of nucleic acids and key methods of analysing genetic defects.

Qualifications

Prerequisites: Mathematics; Laboratory Techniques, Supplies and Working Methods; Cell Biology and Genetics; Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students explain the structure and functions of the human genome and regulation of these functions, as well as the links of these factors to disease mechanisms. They explain the theoretical foundations of genetic testing methods and carry out key genetic studies, explaining these based on current research.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students identify the structure of the human genome to a good standard. They clearly define the theoretical foundations of genetic testing methods and carry out key genetic studies, explaining these based on current research. They explain the functions of the human genome and regulation of these functions as well as the links of these factors to disease mechanisms to a good standard.
Students possess good knowledge of legislation relating to diagnostics and the research area.
They are able to assess the quality and reliability of genetic testing processes to a good standard and master the correct working methods.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students identify the structure of the human genome to an excellent standard. They define the theoretical foundations of genetic testing methods in considerable detail and carry out key genetic studies, explaining these based on current research. They thoroughly explain the functions of the human genome and regulation of these functions as well as the links of these factors to disease mechanisms to an excellent standard.
Students possess extensive knowledge of legislation relating to diagnostics and the research area.
They are able to assess the quality and reliability of genetic testing processes to an excellent standard and master the correct working methods.