Genetics & You : An Introduction

About this Course

  • 179 students enrolled
  • 4 instructors

Course Description

MOOC Genetics and You: AN INTRODUCTION consists of 4 topics which are,Topic (1) Cell and Chromosomes, Topic (2) DNA and RNA, and Topic(3) and (4) are about Genetic Testing. You will learn about basic cell biology, the structure and function of the cell as the basic unit of life followed by the unraveling of DNA and RNA in our genome. You will be able to relate the prior knowledge obtained at the earlier part of this course to the next topic, the basic of genetic testing. Assessments are given at the end of every topic and we would be delighted to assist you at every step of your journey with us.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) To identify the various subcellular organelles, their functions and to understand the basic structure and key terms definition related to human chromosome.
2 ) to understand the basic structure and key terms definition of DNA, RNA and a few vital related processes.
3 ) To relate the basic genetic knowledge to its application in cytogenetic testing for human diseases
4 ) To relate the basic genetic knowledge to its application in molecular genetic testing for human diseases

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

1. Subcellular organelles and their functions
2. Basic structure and key terms definition of human chromosomes

1. Basic structure and key terms definition of the DNA and DNA replication
2. Basic structure and key terms definition of RNA, process of transcription and gene expression

1. Brief overview: Cytogenetic Testing
2. Cytogenetic Testing : Conventional Cytogenetics (Karyotyping)
3. Cytogenetic Testing :Molecular Cytogenetics (Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization)
4. Cytogenetic Testing :Molecular Cytogenetics (Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization)

1. Introduction to Molecular Genetic
2. Basic Principles of Polymerase Chain Reaction
3. Application of PCR in Molecular Genetic Testing
4. DNA Sequencing (Sanger and Next Generation Sequencing)

Our Instructor

DR. RUZI HAMIMI BINTI RAZALI

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. AZDAYANTI BINTI MUSLIM

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. ROSE ADZRIANEE BINTI ADNAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

PROFESOR MADYA DR SUHAILA BINTI ABD MUID

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : It is good to have a basic biology and medical sciences knowledge to fully understand this MOOC.

A2 : Yes. There is an assessment at the end of every subtopic. We encourage you take the assessment to help you understand the course better.

A3 : Every topic/subtopic has its own facilitator in-charge. Kindly contact us via our email addresses that have been provided at the introduction parts of each module.