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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Agnese Zariņa
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Dentistry
Language:English, Latvian
Branch of science:Biology; Genetics

Objective

To provide knowledge acquisition about DNA analysis methods used in clinical practice.

Prerequisites

Knowledge in biology and chemistry acquired within the framework of general secondary education and basic knowledge in molecular biology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to interpret diagnosis of genetic disease by molecular methods.

Skills

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to extract DNA from living cells, analyse mutation by gel electrophoresis, create a plan for the screening of genetic disease.

Competence

Students will be able to assemble theoretical knowledge and practical skills and to justify necessity of its usage in solution of clinical problems.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Dentistry, SSNSFz9Master’sLimited choiceAgnese Zariņa, Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve, Vilnis Šķipars, Renārs Broks