Graduate Course Catalog
Course Descriptions
Credits 3 ECTS 14
An independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member, through which students gain experience in advanced molecular biology techniques.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Advanced topics related to chromatin organisation, role of chromatin modelling during gene expression and regulation, messenger RNA transport, translation mechanisms (cap-dependent / independent, structure of ribosome and tRNA, special emphasis on transcriptional and translational checkpoints, ribosome shunting, RNA silencing and messenger RNA decay mechanisms.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Use of biochemistry in etiology, diagnosis and treatment of disease; metabolic disorders, hormonal disorders; chemotherapy; immunotherapy.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Structure and organization of human chromosomes; chromosomal aberrations; diagnosis of genetic diseases; genetic counseling.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Structure and function of nucleic acids; techniques used in their study; biosynthetic pathways for nucleic acid production.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Methodologies used in molecular genetics; physical and genetics mapping, identification of genes, DNA sequencing techniques, studying the transcriptome and the proteome, genome replication, gene mutations, recombination mechanisms, DNA repair and molecular pathology.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Use of biological systems in medicine, industry and agriculture; food and drug production; industrial application of genetic engineering.
Credits 3 ECTS 9
Introduction to biological research through an independent, original project under the supervision of a faculty member, in order to provide hands-on experience with the advanced techniques of molecular biology.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Recent advances in biochemistry; structure, function and metabolism of macromolecules; biochemistry of cancer; mechanisms of action of anticancer agents.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Immunochemistry; structure of immunoglobulin molecules; antigen-antibody interactions; humoral and cellular immune responses.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Fundamentals of developmental biology including fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, neurulation, induction, determination, differentiation, pattern formation, teratology and sex determination.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Neuronal organization; rules of formation, maintenance and alterations of neuronal connections; mechanisms of neuronal signaling; integration and transformation of information by nerve cells.
Credits 0 ECTS 2
Widening of students' perspectives and awareness of topics of interest to molecular biologists through seminars offered by faculty, guest speakers and graduate students.
Credits 3 ECTS 16
Use of laboratory techniques in molecular biology through a supervised independent research project. The research topic and the special techniques are selected to facilitate development of a doctoral thesis project.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Use of laboratory techniques in human genetics through a supervised independent research project. The research topic and the special techniques are selected to facilitate development of a doctoral thesis project.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
An extensive literature survey on a selected topic in molecular biology, presentation of a seminar and discussion of future research directions.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Patterns of single gene inheritance; genetic variation; the human genome; clinical cyto-genetics; sex chromosomes; genetics of the immune system; multifactorial inheritance; genetics of cancer; gene therapy; genetic counseling; prenatal diagnosis.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Cell-cell communication; classical and novel signaling pathways; cell surface and intracellular receptors; second messenger pathways.
Credits 3 ECTS 7
Plant hormones, tissue culture techniques, somatic embryogenesis, use of genetically engineered crop plants in breeding.
Credits 0 ECTS 2
Widening of students' perspectives and awareness of topics of interest to molecular biologists through seminars offered by faculty, guest speakers and graduate students.