BIRCHAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences

MODULE: Genetics

Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 30 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.

DESCRIPTION:

This program provides the most current information and understanding of genetics. Today, the key to a problem about neurons, cells, or cancer may lie in cellular and genetical research. In surveying cell biology and genetics, one does not know whether to marvel more at the endless variety of living systems or at the fundamental similarities in the mechanisms by which all cells operate. This program also explains the applications of genetics.

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).

Genetics

Molecular Cell Biology

Academic Supervisor: María del Mar Sánchez Conde

More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.

* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.

* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.

* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.

* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.

* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.

* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.

BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

Genetics

This course explains the key concepts of genetics and the biochemical and biological principles behind the applications of genetics. It moves from basic to advanced topics in genetics while providing an overview of concepts in modern biotechnology and molecular genetics.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Molecular Cell Biology

This course examines the organization and functioning of cells and cellular organelles at the molecular level; their processes and their regulation. It gives emphasis on experimental approaches and structural/functional relationships in the cell.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Nucleic Acids

This course examines the chemistry of RNA and DNA, transcription and splicing of RNA and their control; enzymology of DNA replication; the structure, replication, segregation, recombination, and function of chromosomes; and special topics on transgenics, genetic diseases and cancer.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Virus & Bacteria

This course examines the nature and multiplication of viruses and bacteria, considering the physiological, genetic, ecological, and evolutionary characteristics of virus and bacteria, as well as the relation of phenotype to phylogeny.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Virology

This course explores virology at a molecular level including virus replication and the molecular basis for viral pathogenesis; a survey of human and animal viral diseases; current trends for prevention and treatment of viral diseases.

Instructor: Daniel Scott Janik

Molecular Genetics

This course studies the nature, replication, regulation and mode of action of the genetic material with a detailed study of classical transmission genetics and modern molecular genetics, including current observations and concepts of the nature, organization, function and regulation of the expression of genetic material.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Genomics

This course provides an analysis of genes and genomes, their function, transmission, mutation, and evolution, with examples from animals, plants, bacteria, and fungi. It discusses classical and current methods of gene and genome analysis, including genetic, molecular, quantitative, and bioinformatic approaches.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Molecular Gene Control

This course explores the control of gene regulation, including mechanisms of gene regulation at the level of transcription, chromatin structure, DNA methylation, RNA processing, mRNA localization, and protein synthesis and degradation.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Genetic Technology

This course explains how genetics are used as a technological tool to resolve various practical problems in biotechnology, agriculture, the environment, and the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

Genetic Improvement

This course deals with the past, present and future of genetic improvement with emphasis on genetical principles underlying plant and animal breeding, and on molecular biological principles underlying genetic analysis and engineering. It explores the use of hormones and DNA for genome modification and improvement.

Instructor: Jose R. Vazquez

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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.

Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.

Non formal and independent education.