GENOMICS AND MOLECULAR MARKERS
cod. 1004393

Academic year 2011/12
3° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Mariolina GULLI'
Academic discipline
Genetica (BIO/18)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
60 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Learning objectives

The course aims to provide tools for understanding the most innovative approaches to biological analysis of the genome and its function. The course provides insights into specific topics using the most current literature.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

What is a genome. Genetic mapping techniques. Physical mapping techniques. Sequencing of genomes. Eukaryotic genome characteristic revealed by genome projects-Identification of key functional sequences through the annotation process.
Description of various types of molecular markers (RFLP, SSR, AFLP, SNP and others)- Protocols and associated problems- Case studies and examples of the main applications of molecular markers: Making genetic maps, varietal identification, individual fingerprinting. Identify and clone genes responsible for diseases. "Marker-assisted selection" and "association mapping". Forensic applications

Full programme

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Bibliography

Brown TA, “Genomi” Edises (cap 1-9)

Greg Gibson and Spencer V. Muse,"Indroduzione alla Genomica" - Zanichelli (cap. 1,2,5)

Lewin B, et al. “ Il gene” Zanichelli ( cap. 4, 5, 23)

Teaching methods

lectures

Assessment methods and criteria

oral examination

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

T. +39 0521 905116
E. segreteria.scienze@unipr.it

Quality assurance office

Education manager 
Elisabetta Davolio Marani
T. +39 0521 905613
Office Edidattica.scvsa@unipr
Manager E. elisabetta.davoliomarani@unipr.it

 

 

Course President

Prof Mariolina Gulli'
E. mariolina.gulli@unipr.it

Faculty advisor

Prof Giovanna Visioli
E. giovanna.visioli@unipr.it
Prof Benedetta Passeri
E. benedetta.passeri@unipr.it

Career guidance delegate

Prof Paola Goffrini
E. paola.goffrini@unipr.it

Erasmus delegates

Prof Elena Maestri
E. elena.maestri@unipr.it

Quality assurance manager

Prof. Mario Veneziani
E. mario.veneziani@unipr.it

Internships

Prof. Mariolina Gullì
E. mariolina.gulli@unipr.it

Tutor students

Ms Beatrice Giardina
E. beatrice.giardina@studenti.unipr.it

Ms Sophia Luche
E. sophia.luche@unipr.it