Explore the programs and courses offered by Molecular biology
Browse Programs Admission InformationThis course provides the student with a multidisciplinary training that brings the knowledge, concepts and methods of study necessary to approach the major areas of biology at different scales of the living world.
At the end of the training, the student has solid basic knowledge in biology, supplemented by technical and methodological knowledge acquired during practical teaching.
This discipline aims to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the maintenance, transmission and use of genetic information in a cellular context. Know the tools to extract and exploit genomic data. Acquire critical thinking and be able to analyze results of experiments. Acquire knowledge of techniques used to locate, purify and analyze macromolecules in the cell.
Core courses are designed to provide students with the fundamentals of molecular biology. They generally cover the essential concepts necessary to understand the basic principles of the discipline. Some examples of topics covered in the core courses include:
1. Molecular Biology Fundamentals: describes the structure and function of nucleic acids and proteins.
2. Molecular genetics of micro-organisms: focuses on structural aspects and the genetic and molecular mechanisms used for gene expression in bacteria, eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses.
3. Genetic engineering: basic principles of genetic engineering techniques and manipulation of biological tools.
4. Molecular Biology techniques: mastery of basic techniques and equipment used in molecular biology.
5. Genotoxicology: DNA interactions with various genotoxic agents, induced damage to DNA.
Advanced subjects deepen the concepts and techniques presented in the basic courses and introduce more specialized areas. Some examples of advanced topics include:
1. Introduction to microbial biotechnology
2. Signaling and regulation of gene activity
3. 3D Structure of Biological Macromolecules
4. Bio-informatics
5. Cellular biochemistry