Course information

Medical Biology (AOKOGEN462_1A) for Students of Medicine
2016/17 Academic year - 1st semester

General information

Medical Biology is a one semester subject for students of Medicine. Claims for exemptions are only considered if handed to Dr. Orsolya Láng (tutor) not later than the 19th of September.

Medical Biology has theoretical (lecture) and laboratory (practice) parts. Students must attend 75% of lectures, may have not more than four absences. Lecture attandance is regularly checked. Lectures are given by two departments of Semmelweis University, (Department of Genetics, Cell- and Immunobiology (DGCI); Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology (DAHE)). Lectures of DGCI are given in Green Lecture Hall (NET Building, Nagyvárad tér 4 Budapest) at Thursday, 10 20 - 11 50 . For detailed schedule please visit the Topic list at the homepage.

Remember the exact time of lectures and practices, don't be late for them. Being late from practice is considered as an absence.

The slides, microscopes and other belongings in the Labs (Practice Rooms) should be handled with care. Any disappearance or harm in them should be paid by the groups working in the same room.

In the first semester you have one written midterm exam: on the 6th (Group 1-7) and 7th (Group 8-15) week. lecture. Both practical and theoretical knowledge is tested on midterm. No opportunity for extra date or for retake and for correction.

In the examination period you have to take a final exam. You are allowed to take the exam if you have got the signature of the subject. Requirement of signature: not more than 3 absences from the practices that is verified by the practice teacher, and not more than 4 absences from the lectures.

Final exam (Medical Biology) consists of a written test (multiple choice, essays, drawings, etc. covering both theoretical and practical part of the subject). The exam grade will be calculated as average of midterm grade (35%) and written test grade (65%). In repeated exams the successful oral part needs not to be repeated.

Online registration for the exam is in the second part of November. Students have three chances to take the exam. Those who have two failed exams, have to obtain a "retake ticket" at the English Secretariate. Failed exam can be repeated after 3 days with new registration. In the examination period there are voluntary consultations.

On the homepage of the Department (http://gsi.semmelweis.hu/) more information can be found: eg. slides of lectures, practices, summary of topics not found in the book, description of cytological methods, detailed topic list for midterms and exam.

Needed textbook:

• Alberts et al.: Essential Cell Biology. Garland Science/Taylor & Francis Group Publ. 2013. (4th edition, ISBN: 9780815344544)

Recommended textbooks:

• Alberts et al.: Molecular Biology of the Cell. Garland Science/Taylor & Francis Group Publ.  (4th ot 5th edition)

Books are available at Medicina Könyvesbolt, Address: 1091 Budapest, Üllői út 91/A. Phone: 215-3786, 215-9618, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.       

Contacts

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Edit Buzás -- room 717 (7th floor, NET building)

Tutor: Dr. Orsolya Láng - room 719 (7th floor, NET building)