Essential Biology for Precision Healthcare and Medicine (Synchronous e-Learning)
About This Course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
a. Understand the biochemical structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, and their roles in cellular processes.
b. Describe the mechanisms of cell division, including mitosis and meiosis, and understand the significance of recombination in genetic diversity.
c. Explain the processes of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication, transcription, and translation, and how they contribute to protein synthesis.
d. Analyze the regulation of gene expression at the epigenetic and transcriptional levels, including DNA methylation, histone modifications, and the role of non-coding ribonucleic acids (RNA), such as microRNA (miRNA), long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), and circular RNA (circRNA).
e. Master the fundamental techniques in genetic engineering, including gene cloning and polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and apply these techniques to amplify and quantify DNA and RNA.
f. Utilize quantitative techniques such as real-time PCR and reverse-transcription PCR to assess specific genetic regions and transcripts for research and diagnostic purposes.
What You'll Learn
Key biomolecules in precision medicine
a) Proteins b) Carbohydrate c) Lipids d) Nucleic acids
Foundational genetic principles in precision medicine
a. Cell division and cell cycle
b. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication, transcription and translation
c. Regulation of gene expression
Basic molecular biology tools pivotal in precision medicinea.
a. Genetic engineering
b. Amplifying DNA
c. Quantifying specific regions of DNA
d. Quantifying specific transcripts
This course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to understand and engage with the rapidly evolving field of precision medicine.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or be in the final stages of completing one. Candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis, pending approval from the school.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or be in the final stages of completing one. Candidates with alternative qualifications and relevant experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis, pending approval from the school.