Course: Alternative Methods for Testing of Biological Properties and Omic Approaches

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Course title Alternative Methods for Testing of Biological Properties and Omic Approaches
Course code TUTTTK/TK8AL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
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)
  • Valášková Kristýna, Ing.
  • Humpolíček Petr, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Víchová Zdenka, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Vícha Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Genome, proteome, transcriptome, metabolome. 2. Epigenetics. 3. Genomic imprinting. 4. RNA interference. 5. Pharmacogenomics. 6. Microbiome. 7. Technology in omic sciences I. 8. Technology in omic sciences II. 9. Reconstituted in vitro tissues (skin corrosion, skin irritation, eye irritation). 10. Methods of evaluation of biological properties (in vitro, in vivo, in silico), alternative methods of testing, ISO 10 993. 11. Skin irritation, sensitization. 12. Phototoxicity, mutagenicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity. 13. In vivo tests, methods, models and ethical aspects. 14. Development and testing of drugs.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Term paper - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 30 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 12 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 48 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student understands the procedures for testing biological properties of materials.
The student understands the procedures for testing biological properties of materials.
The student can describe the principles of methods used in the study of biological properties of materials.
The student can describe the principles of methods used in the study of biological properties of materials.
The student understands the nature of alternative methods of testing biological properties.
The student understands the nature of alternative methods of testing biological properties.
Skills
The student can critically evaluate a plan of experiments to determine the biological properties of materials.
The student can critically evaluate a plan of experiments to determine the biological properties of materials.
The student can prepare a biocompatibility test design.
The student can prepare a biocompatibility test design.
The student masters basic techniques of working in the cell biology laboratory
The student masters basic techniques of working in the cell biology laboratory
The student can perform and evaluate selected biocompatibility tests.
The student can perform and evaluate selected biocompatibility tests.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
assessment methods
Knowledge
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • ALBERTS B. et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. Garland Science, New York, 2002.
  • ROSYPAL, S. Nový přehled biologie. Praha: Scientia., 2003.
  • SAHU, S.C, CASCIANO, D.A. Nanotoxicity: From in vivo and in vitro Models to Health Risks. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. ISBN 978-0-47074-137-5.
  • SNUSTAD, D.P., SIMMONS, M.J., RELICHOVÁ, J. et al. Genetika. Brno: Nakladatelství Masarykovy univerzity., 2009.
  • Vymětalová. Biologie pro biomedicínské inženýrství. ISBN 978 80 01 05.


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