MOL3016

Molecular Diagnostics

Last taught 2014

Spring and Autumn

English

Overview

21 candidates

Pass rate

81%

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Grade distribution
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About this course

Content

Introduction to fundamental disease processes and how this knowledge transforms into novel molecular diagnostic possibilities. The course will extend from basic molecular medicine to diagnostic techniques and methods already in routine use and still under development. The course will provide cutting-edge information on molecular diagnostics on genetic disease, human cancers, infectious diseases, identity testing and guiding targeted cancer therapy.

Learning outcomes

Provide understanding of fundamental disease processes and how molecular analysis may give information of diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic value.

Teaching methods

Self tuition, colloquium, and lectures. The course is given by the Department of Technology at Sør-Trøndelag University College (HiST).