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Zoo 242
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Cell Biology and Physiology
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3 (2+1)
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Content
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Emergence of modern cell biology; prokaryotes and eukaryotes; structure and function of biological membranes; transport of substances through biological membranes; intercellular signals and directing synthesized proteins to their sites inside and outside the cell; cell organelles in terms of structure and function; the cytoskeleton; the cell cycle; apoptosis (programmed cell death); stem cells; glycolysis; Krebs Cycle; oxidative phosphorylation.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo 103
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Zoo 342
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Molecular Biology
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2 (1+1)
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Content
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Nature and properties of genetic material; DNA as a genetic material; RNA as a genetic material of some viruses. DNA synthesis and the molecular gene concept; DNA sequence and duplication in chromosomes;The concept of gene expression (transcription and translation and processing of RNA molecules); an introduction to regulation of gene expression in euokaryotes.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo 242
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Zoo 352
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Fundamentals of Genetics
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2 (1+1)
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Content
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Branches of genetics; the relationship between genes and characteristics of living organisms; genetics as an experimental science; chromosomal basis of inheritance (chromosomes, mitotic and meiotic divisions and chromosomal theory); Mendelian inheritance; extensions of Mendelian Genetics; Non-Mendelian inheritance; mutations and DNA repair pathways and sex identification in eukaryotes;introduction to recombinant DNA technology and its applications.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo 342
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Zoo 355
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Geneticsof Wild Animal Species
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2 (1+1)
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Content
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Concept of animal genetic diversity and tribe-based effects of its loss; tribe size and its effects on species survival (genetic deviation, mating among relatives and low gene flow); genetic erosion and animal diversity; ways to conserve genetic diversity (off-site and in-site); increased tribe size; genetic reservoirs; endangered animal species.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo 352
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Zoo 455
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Genetic Engineering
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2 (1+1)
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Content
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Introduction to the fundamentals of recombinant DNA technology; human genome project; gene therapy; biotechnology; plants and animals and genetically engineered food; an overview of some features of the controversy over genetic engineering; laws, regulations and rules.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo 342, Zoo 352
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Zoo 456
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Bioinformatics
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2 (1+1)
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Content
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Introduction to computational biology and bioinformatics; data analysis; sequencing of proteins and nucleic acids; determination and assembly of genome sequences; predicting protein structure; DNA microarray data analysis; data collection; biological pattern discrimination; bionetworks; applications of bioinformatics software and tools.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo342
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Zoo 457
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Cytogenetics and Cell Culture
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2 (1+1)
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Content
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Sterilization and contamination prevention techniques; media types and preparations; cell separation and culturing; chromosome structure and terminology; numerical and structural variations and aberrations of chromosomes; chromosomal profiling and staining techniques.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo 342, Zoo 352
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Zoo 458
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Human Genetics
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2 (1+1)
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Content
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Analysis of pedigree records and Mendelian inheritance patterns in humans;Non-Mendelian inheritance (Mitochondrial inheritance, anticipation phenomenon, genomic imprinting and dosage compensation); twin studies and genetic applications; chromosomal aberrations and syndromes; multi-factorial inheritance and most common genetic disorders in humans; consanguineous marriages; genetic counseling.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo 342, Zoo 352
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Zoo 464
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Biotechnology
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2 (1+1)
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Content
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Definition of biotechnology; areas and methods of biotechnology; genetic engineering; applications of biotechnology in agriculture, medicine and industry; future prospects and potential risks of biotechnology.
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Prerequisite
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Zoo 424
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