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Curriculum subject

Basics of organism functions

Subject
Subject code 1IO09/OEA
Subject name Basics of organism functions
Credit points 4 ECTS
Grading method Exam (letters)
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2015 VB
Study year 1
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Optional
Subject loads
Lecture 26
Seminar 26
Personal study 52
Aim
Objective
To give students a comprehensive natural-scientific picture of the world based on the views of the specialty, in order to understand human vital functions and micro-biological, genetic and variability processes
Study outcome
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject, the student:
1. Has knowledge of the basic concepts of genetics and microbiology;
2. Has basic knowledge of the structure of matter and receives an overview of the nature of heredity and variability, of the most widespread chromosomal and gene diseases and on the possibilities of application of genetics in medicine;
3. Has a knowledge of more widespread microorganisms
and the diseases caused by them and knows the measures to prevent the transmission of diseases caused by infection;
4. Is aware of environmental risks.
Current rounds
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