Course - Medical Genetics - MOL3001
MOL3001 - Medical Genetics
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course will give an overview of mechanisms for development of genetic diseases. Topics include different patterns of inheritance, like dominant, recessive, autosomal and sex linked inheritance. Genetic diseases will be classified in single-gene, chromosomal and multifactorial disorders. It will be discussed how identification of genes and variants in the genome, including gene mapping, make it possible to understand how variation can lead to disease.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate can
- point out central examples of monogenic, polygenic and chromosomal disorders
- demonstrate good knowledge about early developmental genetics including gastrulation
- outline genetic and biochemical mechanisms of some central monogenic disorders
- demonstrate a strong background in mechanisms underlying numerical and structural chromosomal aberrations and principles mediating chromosomal disease
- explain principles for methods of genetic diagnosis, i.e. gene tests and cytogenetic methods
- outline central principles and examples of both sporadic and hereditary cancers
- understand and explain principles and methods for gene mapping
- outline what genetic counselling is, and how it is regulated in different countries
Skills
The candidate can
- discriminate between different patterns of mendelian inheritance of monogenic diseases
- predict correct nomenclature for gene and chromosomal variants
- decide why and when it is necessary to give genetic counselling
- perform risk assessment and calculate risk of being a mutation carrier
- calculate frequencies of genetic variants at the population level
Competence
The candidate can use the knowledge and skills to
- decide in which types of genetic diseases the different genetic diagnostic methods are used
- discuss bioethical issues in medical genetics in an international environment
- discuss and orally present scientific papers within the field of medical genetics
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, student presentations, exercises and alternative methods for teaching and learning like Team based Learning (TBL). All teaching activities and the exam will be in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Retake of exam: The student must have completed the mandatory activities to take the exam. If taken in a previous semester, this is sufficient to take the exam. The retake of exam in the semester when the course is not taught (fall semester) are for students with legitimate leave of absence at the final examination and students who receive the grade F. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
The exam must be answered in English.
Recommended previous knowledge
Biochemistry, cell- and molecular biology and basic genetics.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBT4146 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2018 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Molecular Medicine
- Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS School exam 100/100 D 2024-12-05 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D 2025-05-19 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL111 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 34
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"