Marine Genetics and Biotechnology
(1) General
| School: | Of the Environment | ||
| Academic Unit: | Department of Marine Sciences | ||
| Level of studies: | Undergraduate | ||
| Course Code: | 191ΘΠ13E | Semester: | H |
| Course Title: | Marine Genetics and Biotechnology | ||
| Independent Teaching Activities | Weekly Teaching Hours | Credits | |
| Total credits | 5 | ||
| Course Type: | Specialised general knowledge | ||
| Prerequisite Courses: | No prerequisite courses | ||
| Language of Instruction and Examinations: | Greek. In case of ERASMUS students: English | ||
| Is the course offered to Erasmus students: | Yes | ||
| Course Website (Url): | https://www.mar.aegean.gr/?lang=en&lesson=1089&pg=3.1.1 | ||
(2) Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts of genetics, to understand the nature of the genes, how they are inherited, how they are expressed and how genetic diversity is created. Through classical and molecular aspects, students form a view of the applications of genetics and develop scientific thinking. Students acquire training in methods and achievements of genomic science and are taught applications of genetics in the management and protection of species.
In addition, the course aims to show students the versatility of biotechnology as a blend of basic knowledge coming from different fields of science. Through the development and analysis of biotechnological applications related to industry, environment and humans, the course aims to provide students with an understanding of the important role of microorganisms in preserving life on the planet as well as the rules that should govern the linking of basic knowledge with the productive process.
General Competences
o Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies
o Adapting to new situations
o Decision-making
o Production of new research ideas
o Respect for the natural environment
o Production of free, creative and inductive thinking
(3) Syllabus
Introduction to molecular genetics: chromosome structure, genetic code, DNA replication mechanisms, transcription, RNA processing, translation. Principles of gene expression, DNA - protein interactions, gene targeting, control of gene expression, eukaryotic gene regulation, recombinant DNA and genomes. Genetic load, Genetic selection (Selection types, Speciation, species interactions), Genetic diseases. Quantitative Genetics, Genomics (Structural, Functional), gene identification, gene function determination, analysis of gene expression. Comparative genomics. Population Genetics, Molecular Ecology (molecular genetics applications for evolution, ecology and behavior issues), Genetic indicators and modern methods of detection. PCR, Sequencing (Classic and 'New Generation'). Applications of Genetics in the Marine Environment: Physiology and evolutionary history, molecular taxonomy and barcoding techniques, assessment of diversity in marine communities / assemblages, population genetics and phylogenetics, genetic applications for the protection of species and marine ecosystems (Conservation Genetics) applications of genetic analyzes in the study of biological invasions, biomarkers - environmental control and monitoring, genetics and aquaculture (farmed marine species), genetics / genomics of the marine environment, metagenomics, metabarcoding.
(4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation
| Delivery: | Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||
| Use of Information and Communication Technology: | Communication via e-class platform | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Student Performance Evaluation: | Language of evaluation: Greek. In case of ERASMUS students: English Method of evaluation: Written exam with essay and multiple-choice questions 60% Report 40% The students can see the corrected exams and request clarifications on the grading. |
(5) Attached Bibliography
Suggested bibliography:
1) Κλασική και μοριακή γενετική. Τριανταφυλλίδης Κ. (1992). Εκδοτικός οίκος: Αφοί Κυριακίδη (Θεσσαλονίκη)
2) Μικροβιολογία και Μικροβιακή Τεχνολογία. Γεώργιος Αγγελής (2007). Εκδόσεις Σταμούλης ΑΕ (Αθήνα)
3) Μηχανική Βιοδιεργασιών, Βασικές Έννοιες. Michael L. Shuler, Fikret Kargi, Μετάφραση: Β. Μακρής, Ν. Παπαγιαννάκης, Φ. Κολίσης, Δ. Κέκος, Π. Χριστακόπουλος (2005). Γραφείο Πανεπιστημιακών Συγγραμμάτων και Εκδόσεων Ε.Μ.Π. (Αθήνα)
Related academic journals:
Marine Biotechnology,
https://www.springer.com/life+sciences/ecology/journal/10126
Marine Genomics,
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/marine-genomics