MEDICAL GENETICS

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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Course Sheet

Course code:

IN22B33A

Academic Year of enrolment:

2022

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Type of Course:

Basic

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in NURSING

Disciplinary Sector:

Medical Genetics

Is part of:

MEDICAL GENETICS

Location:

VASTO

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

GATTA Valentina

Cycle:

Second semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites as per regulation

Objectives

Inform the student about the techniques of genetics, currently used in the clinic and in molecular diagnostics.

Contents

The laws of inheritance, structure and functions of DNA and chromosomes, mutations and genetic diseases, major chromosomal syndromes.

Extended Syllabus

1) Gene structure and gene regulation mechanisms
2) Inheritance of genetic characters and mode of transmission
3) Gene and chromosomal mutations, study of the human karyotype
4) Gene mapping techniques
5) Prenatal diagnosis techniques
6) Genetic basis of tumors
7) Genetic Testing

Recommended Bibliography

Maurizio Clementi, Elementi di Genetica Medica; EdiSES Edizione.

Teaching Methods

Frontal lessons

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Oral exam

Contacts/More Information

Slides will be provided to the students.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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