Course: Laboratory of cell biology and genetics

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Course title Laboratory of cell biology and genetics
Course code TUTTTK/TK5BG
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Schrammová Marie, Ing.
  • Víchová Zdenka, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Skopalová Kateřina, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
- 1. Introduction to the cell laboratory and work safety. - 2. Work in an aseptic environment and aseptic techniques. - 3.-4. Basics of working with cell and tissue cultures. - 5.-7. Cell viability quantification. - 8. DNA damage by oxidative stress. - 9-10 Evaluation of cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation using fluorescence microscopy. - 11.-13. Cultivation within scaffolds and evaluation of cell ingrowth into scaffolds using bioreactors. - 14. Eventual replacement of the laboratory task and awarding of classification credits.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Simple experiments, Practice exercises, Individual work of students
  • Preparation for course credit - 120 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explain the basic terms related to cell culture
explain the basic terms related to cell culture
distinguish the basic morphological features of cell cultures
distinguish the basic morphological features of cell cultures
clarify the requirements for biocompatibility testing
clarify the requirements for biocompatibility testing
assess the legislative aspects of biocompatibility testing
assess the legislative aspects of biocompatibility testing
classify and characterize the cytotoxicity of materials
classify and characterize the cytotoxicity of materials
Skills
design a comprehensive solution for determining biocompatibility
design a comprehensive solution for determining biocompatibility
perform basic cytotoxicity tests
perform basic cytotoxicity tests
practically evaluate cell viability
practically evaluate cell viability
assess cell morphology
assess cell morphology
operate devices used for basic characterization of cell properties
operate devices used for basic characterization of cell properties
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Analysis of works made by the student (Technical products)
Recommended literature
  • ALBERTS, B. et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 5th Ed.. Garland Science.
  • COLLINS, F.S. Řeč života: DNA a revoluce v personalizované medicíně. Praha: Academia, Galileo, 2012. ISBN 978-80-200-2161-8.
  • FRESHNEY, R. I. Culture of animal cells: a manual of basic technique. 2005. ISBN 0471453293.
  • KUCIEL, J., URBAN, T. Principy genetiky. Brno: MU Brno, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7509-385-1.
  • ROSYPAL, S. Nový přehled biologie. . Praha: Scientia, 2003. ISBN 80-7183-268-5.
  • Snustad, D. Peter. Genetika. Vyd. 1. Brno : Masarykova univerzita, 2009. ISBN 978-80-210-4852-2.


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