Education

Course information

Prerequisite subject: Molecular Cell Biology I., Medical Biochemistry II.
Credits: 3
Attendance:  75% of the practicals
Exam: written test in the examination period

The Department of Genetics, Cell- and Immunobiology offers Genetics and Genomics course for 2nd year English Medicine students in the second semester.
In the case of having Genetics credits from other university, claim for exemption has to be handed to Dr. Hargita Hegyesi (tutor) not later than 28th of February. 

Genetics and Genomics course provides basic knowledge on general and human genetics and genomics. The course has lecture and practice (laboratory) parts. According to the Academic and Examination Rules, the students must visit at least 75% of the practicals. This is the requirement for the validity of the semester. More than three absences from the practice invalidate the semester, no signature is given. There are no extra practices. In the case of an acute illness, students may attend other practices with the permission of the tutor.

In the first semester you have two midterm tests on Moodle (15 multiple choice questions for 15 points): on the 5th and the 10th week during the practice. Both practice and lecture knowledge will be tested.

Five times in the lectures, you can also collect points based on three questions (max 15 in total). On the lectures, students can answer three questions on a zoom interface, so please have a suitable tool (phone, etc.) to participate. The current zoom link is provided in-situ at the presentation.

Maximum 3 bonus scores are offered for the two midterms:

At the end of the semester your performance will be evaluated according to the total scores. During the semester maximum 3 bonus scores can be collected and will be added to the exams scores as bonus scores (see below). Bonus points are only credited to those who have more than 50 % of the exam scores.

Competition (written) will be on the 13th week, every students with 2 bonus scores (calculated from the two midterms and lecture points) are invited.

Examination info

The semester is finished by a written exam (multiple choice and essay questions, family tree, kariogram, evaluation of molecular genetic studies etc.)  For passing (Grade 2-5), you have to reach more than 50 % of the exam scores. The final exam grade will be calculated from the sum of exam scores and bonus scores. The exam questions are based on the e-book, lecture and practice presentations and handouts. Please, see “Exam” tab on our webpage in the examination period, for more information about the exams.

The exam days will be published one month before the beginning of the examination period. Signing up and modification of the exam days can be arranged exclusively online by the students’ registration system (NEPTUN). If you want to change your exam day, first you have to cancel your earlier sign up. Please consider the registration deadlines for the exams. The time, the place and number of students may change after your registration, so check these parameters before the exam. 

Literature:

• Genetics and genomics (e-book): http://gsi.semmelweis.hu/index.php/en/ (The user name and password is on course datasheet of the Neptun)
• Lecture and practice presentations: http://gsi.semmelweis.hu/index.php/en/
  

Contacts

Ebook

Genetics and genomics ebook:   (updated version of 2021)

Genetics and genomics glossary:  (glossary of terms introduced during the semester, you can expect to find them in the competition and exam tests)

Exam

 Exam information: 

 Exam topic list: 

Consultation

Genetics and genomics consultations in the exam period (online)

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Dear Students!

For those who missed the practice (Genetics & Genomics) due to Covid infection or were in quarantine, we organize an online consultation from the first and second week’s topics. The consultation is not obligatory. Of course, all of You are welcome to the consultation. Given the pandemic situation, additional zoom consultations are also being prepared at weeks 5. 7. 9. 13.

Dates and Zoom URLs:

• 16 Feb, 19:00-20:00
  https://semmelweis.zoom.us/j/91427503344
• 2 March, 18:00-19:00
  https://semmelweis.zoom.us/j/94462349965
• 16 March, 19:00-20:00
  https://semmelweis.zoom.us/j/96224226064
• 30 March, 18:00-19:00
  https://semmelweis.zoom.us/j/94462349965
• 20 Apr, 19:00-20:00)
  https://semmelweis.zoom.us/j/92296476452
• 4 May, 18:00-19:00 
  https://semmelweis.zoom.us/j/94462349965

Competition

Dear Students,

Congratulations to your points and grades at the competition!
Those who receive grade 5 or 4 at the Genetics and genomics competition:
Please, note that the competition grade will be final after you have received the signature of Genetics and genomics. More than three absences from the practice invalidate the semester, no signature and competition grade is given.

Kind regards,
Dr. Hargita Hegyesi

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Dear Student!

Competition (written) will be on the 13th week, every student with 2 bonus scores (calculated from the two midterms and lecture points) will be invited by Neptun message.

Place: NET L13-16;  Date: 5th of May. 2022 (Thursday)  17:30-18:30 or 18:30-19:30

For taking the competition, students have to prove their identity by an official formal personal document with a photo (i.e. passport, student card).

The competition will be in personal attendance, 45 min. long Moodle test for maximum 60 scores. Bonus points are only credited to those who have more than 50 % of the test scores (31 out of 60). The final competition grade will be calculated from the sum of test scores and bonus scores (if the exam scores are above 31).

Students with a result above 46 points will be offered an exam grade.

Summary of midterm and lecture points: