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Course: Tumorous genetics

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Course title Tumorous genetics
Course code KAZ/NAGEN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Černá Petra, PharmDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Molecular genetics - repetition of basic concepts 2. Gene mutations and changes in gene structure as a cause of tumors 3. Human genome and carcinogenesis 4. Introduction to tumor biology 5. The genetic basis of tumor development 6. Genes critical for cancer development 7. Hereditary forms of cancer 8. Investigation methods in cytogenetics 9. Investigation methods in molecular diagnostics 10. Genetic counseling - indications 11. Tumor biomarkers 12. Prevention, diagnostics and treatment of cancer I. 13. Prevention, diagnostics and treatment of cancer II.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture, Lecture with visual aids
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
nejsou stanoveny žádné odborné znalosti
Skills
nejsou stanoveny žádné odborné dovednosti
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Je schopen definovat základní pojmy cytogenetiky a molekulární genetiky
Dokáže definovat vyšetřovací metody v cytogenetice a molekulární genetice.
Je schopen indikovat a interpretovat laboratorní výsledky.
Dokáže definovat dědičné formy nádorových onemocnění.
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Interactive lecture
Competences
Lecture with visual aids
Interactive lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Competences
Test
Recommended literature
  • Fischlová, Hana. Základy genetiky. 1. vyd. V Plzni . Západočeská univerzita, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7043-973-9.
  • PRITCHARD, Dorian J., KORF, Bruce R. Základy lékařské genetiky. Druhé české vydání.. Praha : Galén, 2021. ISBN 978-80-7492-513-9.
  • Snustad, D. Peter; Simmons, Michael J.; Relichová, Jiřina. Genetika. Druhé, aktualizované vydání. 2017. ISBN 978-80-210-8613-5.
  • Šmarda, J. Genetika pro gymnázia.. Fortuna,, 2003. ISBN 80-7168-851-7.
  • Vrba, M. Genetika pro zdravotní laboranty. BRNO, 1994.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, date of update: 19.01.2026 23:51. Data created for academic year 2025/2026