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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Life Sciences (Biology)
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Michael Brandeis
Coordinator Office Hours:
By prior appointment
Teaching Staff:
Prof Michael Brandeis
Course/Module description:
Introduction molecular genetics
Course/Module aims:
Teach the students to comprehend the basics of modern biology
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
define basic concepts in biology; 2. Identify major molecules in biology; 3. describe their roles; 4. Analyze and present main genetics principles
Attendance requirements(%):
None
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lecture
Course/Module Content:
1. What is life.
2. Mendelian genetics
3. DNA
4. RNA
5. Protein synthesis and decay
6. The Genome project
7. Epigenetics
8. Genetically modified crops
9. Cancer
10. Sex
Required Reading:
None
Additional Reading Material:
Biology
By Campbell and Reece
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 100 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
None
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