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MOL3000

Introduction to Molecular Medicine

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The lectures will cover the organisation and major features of the human genome, such as replication, gene expression, epigenetics and the role of non-coding RNA. Consequences of mutations and polymorphisms, inherited diseases and molecular aspects of major common diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, vascular and coronary disease are central topics. Infectious diseases and treatment, applied bioinformatics, drug development and use of stem cells and organoids will also be addressed.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate can

  • describe the organization of the human genome and its functional regulation, including replication and maintenance, gene expression, epigenetic modifications, and the role of non-coding RNA
  • explain the impact of genes and environment on disease development
  • describe how microorganisms cause infection, the mechanisms of action of antimicrobial drugs and how antimicrobial resistance develops
  • describe important methods in molecular medicine, including gene editing, the use of stem cells and organoids, and the stages of drug development
  • explain how normal cellular processes change, fail, or get destroyed in common complex diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and brain-related disorders

Skills

The candidate can

  • apply and interpret data from simple bioinformatic tools
  • collect and evaluate relevant information from articles within molecular medicine

Competence

The candidate can

  • discuss and orally present scientific papers within the field of molecular medicine (in English)

Learning methods and activities

The curriculum of the course is defined by learning objectives. Lectures, team-based learning sessions and article presentations are included. The language of instruction and examination is English, and the exam must be answered in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Article presentation

Further on evaluation

Written exam. The exam must be answered in English.

Retake of the exam: Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department. Students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination and students who receive the grade F may re-sit the examination in the following semester.

Compulsory Activity - article presentation in the group

Required previous knowledge

Admission to a bachelor's or master's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Molecular Medicine or Medical Technology

Course materials

Suggested textbook: Molecular Medicine - An Introduction Author: Jens Kurreck, Cy Aaron Stein ISBN: 9783527675098

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MOL3100 7.5 sp Autumn 2013
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Medical Technology
  • Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Medicine

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine