OD12B - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

The course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of genetic information and molecular processes, from the structure of nucleic acids to protein synthesis, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills in key laboratory techniques. Students will acquire abilities in analysis, experimental data interpretation, and scientific communication, while developing autonomy in studying and keeping up to date with advances in the field.


Intended Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge and understanding

The student will be able to:

describe the structure and composition of nucleic acids, as well as the organization of genes and genomes;
explain the mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, RNA maturation, gene regulation, and protein synthesis;
understand the principles of major molecular biology technologies, including PCR, hybridization, sequencing, and plasmid vector manipulation.
Applying knowledge and understandingThe student will be able to:
design and carry out laboratory experiments using standard molecular techniques;
analyze and interpret data from PCR, electrophoresis, blotting, sequencing, and gene manipulation;
apply theoretical concepts to understand cellular and molecular phenomena in experimental contexts.
Making judgmentsThe student will be able to:
critically evaluate experimental results and data from scientific literature;
identify the limitations and potential of the techniques and models studied;
formulate independent hypotheses and experimental strategies based on molecular knowledge.
Communication skillsThe student will be able to:
clearly and systematically present theoretical concepts and experimental results;
prepare laboratory reports, scientific posters, or short oral presentations using appropriate technical terminology;
collaborate effectively in group-based experimental work.
Learning skillsThe student will be able to:
independently update their knowledge on new techniques and discoveries in molecular biology;
integrate theoretical and practical knowledge in research contexts;
develop independent study and experimental strategies to address complex problems in the molecular field