Medical genetics

The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of medical genetics.  It gives an overview of the important role of genetics in medicine in addition to the various aspects of cytogenetics and molecular biology and the tools used in each area as they apply to the clinical setting.  The course also covers the genetics of cancer and various other disorders. The practical covers basic techniques such as DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and
cloning and their applications in this field

 Lecture Schedule
(توزيع المنهج)

Introduction

DNA structure

Basic Principles of transcription & translation

Basic principles of DNA replication

Tools & techniques of molecular biology 1

Tools & techniques of molecular biology 2

Epigenetics

Cancer genetics

Mendelian genetics 1

Mendelian genetics 2
 

  :Suggested Textbooks (المراجع)

DNA Science
Elements of Medical Genetics

نماذج من الختبارات
 

1. Core histones contain the following:

1. H2A, H2B, H3, H1
2. H1, H2A, H2B, H3, H4
3. H2A, H2B, H3, H4
4. H1

1. Restriction endonucleases recognize specific sequences that are characteristically read the same on opposite strands and are called:

1. Repetitive
2. Palindromic
3. Sense
4. Non coding

1. P53 gene is a:

1. Proto-oncogene
2. Gene where its product helps in the stimulation of the cell cycle
3. Oncogene
4. Tumor-suppressor gene