Molecular Genetics

GENERAL GOALS
After course completion, the student will have:
- Learned the gene and genome structure in living beings
- Acquired a solid base of genetic information and regulation of gene expression
- Learned the main mechanisms for gene transmission
- Obtained a comprehensive view of gene structure, function and transmission
- Solved theoretical or practical problems in Molecular Genetics
- Used the main laboratory techniques in Molecular Genetics
- Developed the ability to argue the scientific basis to society concerns based on genetic issues

CROSS-SECTIONAL COMPETENCES Competence measuring scale
Instrumental
1. Capacity to analyze and synthesize
2. Capacity to organize and plan
3. Mastering Spanish oral and written communication
4. Command of a foreign language
5. Knowing and applying Basic ITC skills related to Biotechnology.
6. Capacity to manage information (capacity to look for and analyze information coming from different types of sources)
7. Problem solving
8. Decision making

Interpersonal
9. Capacity to work in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team
10. Interpersonal skills
11. Understanding multicultural and diverse environment
12. Critical and self-critical capacity
13. Ethics

Systemic
14. Capacity to learn
15. Capacity to adapt to new situations
16. Capacity to produce new ideas (creativity)
17. Leadership abilities
18. Taking initiatives and enterprising spirit
19. Capacity to apply theoretical knowledge
20. Research skills
21. Sensitivity to environmental issues

SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
22. Knowing and understanding contents, principles and theories related to biotechnology
23. Knowing how to use laboratory equipment and to carry out basic operations for each discipline including: safety measures, handling, waste disposal and activity register
24. Knowing basic and instrument laboratory techniques in the different areas of biotechnology.
25. Knowing how to analyze and understand scientific data related to biotechnology
26. Understanding and identifying the mechanisms in the genetic heritage
27. Knowing and applying action plans and assessment criteria of biotechnology processes.
28. Integrating life science and Engineering into processes of development of biotechnological products and applications
29. Contrasting and checking results of biotechnological experimentation
30 Solving and analyzing problems posed by biotechnology
31. Describing and calculating important variables of processes and experiments.
32. Knowing how to use different specific operating systems and software packages designed for Biotechnology.
33. Knowing and complying with legislation and ethics of biotechnological processes and applications.
34. Knowing main characteristics of Molecular biosciences and biotechnology communication

LEARNING OUTCOMES COMPETENCES
R-1 The student knows the gene and genome structure in living beings COMPETENCES: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-2 The student has acquired a solid base of genetic information and regulation of gene expression COMPETENCES: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-3 The student has learned the main mechanisms for gene transmission COMPETENCES: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-4 The student has obtained a comprehensive view of gene structure, function and transmission
COMPETENCES: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-5 The student i sable to solve theoretical or practical problems in Molecular Genetics COMPETENCES:1,2,5,7,8,14,19,32
R-6 The student is able to use the main laboratory techniques in Molecular Genetics COMPETENCES: 8,14,19,20,23,24,25,29
R-7 The student has developed the ability to argue the scientific basis to society concerns based on genetic issues COMPETENCES: 3,4,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17,18,20,21

SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE ACQUISITION OF THE COMPETENCES AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Assessment Tool:Final written test*
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED:
R-1: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-2: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-3: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-4: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-5: 1,2,5,7,8,14,19,32
Allocated Percentage:60%

Assessment Tool:Continuous evaluation tests#
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED:
R-1: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-2: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-3: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-4: 1,2,3,4,6,14,25,29
R-5: 1,2,5,7,8,14,19,32
Allocated Percentage:20%

Assessment Tool:Final laboratory-based test*
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED:
R-5: 1,2,5,7,8,14,19,32
R-6: 8,14,19,20,23,24,25,29
Allocated Percentage:15%

Assessment Tool:Assignments
LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED:
R-5: 1,2,5,7,8,14,19,32
R-7: 3,4,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,15,16,17,18,20,21
Allocated Percentage:5%

* In order to promediate all tasks, a minimal of 5/10 is requires in written tests
** In case of obtaining a grade between 4,5/100 and 5/10:
- if the professor finds it suitable, during the test revision phase, he can ask for additional tasks to the student, that will complete or demonstrate his knowledge
- in case of doubt, the professor could grade the course with a 5 (PASSED), without promediating with the other tasks' grades.
# Continuous evaluation tests include weekly tests and a mid-term test