Identifying Data 2024/25
Subject (*) Neurogenetics. dependence and disability Code 652438011
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Psicoloxía Aplicada
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 1st four-month period
 First Obligatory 3
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Psicoloxía
Coordinador
Fernandez Garcia, Rosa Maria
 E-mail
rosa.fernandez@udc.es
Lecturers
Fernandez Garcia, Rosa Maria
 E-mail
rosa.fernandez@udc.es
Web
General description Tratanse aspectos de base neuroxenética que poden afectar á discapacidade e a dependencia. Esta materia impártese en español pero os estudantes internacionais recibirán titorías en inglés. O material didáctico estará dispoñible en inglés.

Competencies / Study results
Code Study programme competences / results
A1 To recognize and respect human diversity and to understand that psychological explanations may vary across populations and contexts.
A2 To identify the personal, psycho-social and / or educative factors that may put human health at risk.
A3 Being able to elaborate a scientific report which involves defining a research problem, the hypotheses and variables, and defining the design, the sample and its method of selection, the tools for collecting data and their subsequent analysis and discussion.
A8 To know the basis for hypotheses establishment with respect to a particular case, and from them to deduce contrastable statements.
A12 To acquire a basic theoretical knowledge about the state of the art in the different areas involved in applied psychology.
A13 Knowing and being able to use the different models, theories, methods and assessment and intervention techniques that are specific of the different areas of research in Applied Psychology, and developing a critical attitude typical of the scientific spirit.
B2 Capacity for organization and planning.
C3 Using the basic tools of information and communication technologies (ICT) necessary for the exercise of the profession and for lifelong learning.
C8 Assessing the importance of research, innovation and technology development in the socio-economic and cultural progress of society.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences / results
Know what neurogenetics is. AR1
AR2
AR3
AR8
AR12
AR13
Know the types of neurogenetic alterations AR1
AR2
AR3
AR8
AR12
AR13
Know how to apply critical, logical and creative thinking BR2
Assess the importance of research, innovation and technological development in the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society. CC3
CC8

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
UNIT 1. HUMAN NEUROGENETICS General explanation of the main contents of genetics. DNA, gene, allele
UNIT 2. STUDY OF CHROMOSOMES human karyotype. type of chromosomes. Major elements of chromosomes.
UNIT 3. MAIN CHROMOSOMIC SYNDROMES IN HUMANS Turner's syndrome. Klinefelter syndrome. Down's Syndrome.
UNIT 4. EPIGENETIC BASIS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR General explanation of Epigenetics. Bases and peculiarities related to human behavior.
UNIT 5. STUDY OF THE GENETIC AND EPIGENETIC BASIS OF SEXUAL DIMORPHISM IN HUMANS Genetic and epigenetic bases related to sexual dimorphism. Transsexuality. Gender and gender incongruity.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies / Results Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A2 A3 A8 A12 A13 C3 9 27 36
Laboratory practice A1 A2 A3 A12 B2 C3 C8 4 16 20
Objective test A1 C8 3 6 9
 
Personalized attention 10 0 10
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech The teacher will deliver a series of lectures on the four topics in the classroom.
Laboratory practice 1º Obtaining DNA from buccal mucosa.
2º Practice of dissection of the brain of a lamb.
3º Make a human karyotype from an image of the chromosomes (metaphase).
Objective test Answer a questionnaire of 40 multiple-choice questions (true/false), related to the four topics presented by the teacher and to the laboratory practices carried out by the students.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Objective test
Laboratory practice
Description
Resolution of issues

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies / Results Description Qualification
Objective test A1 C8 Solve a questionnaire. To pass the course must be approved test or objective test. 80
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A2 A3 A8 A12 A13 C3 Materiais en Moodle o Teams 10
Laboratory practice A1 A2 A3 A12 B2 C3 C8 Prácticas no laboratorio de Psicobioloxía 10
 
Assessment comments

Students who have been granted recognition of their part-time dedication and academic dispensation of exemption from attendance will be required to pass the objective test, but will not be obliged to participate in the laboratory practicals.

Sources of information
Basic

Any basic Genetics manual available in the Faculty library. For example:

- COX, T.M. y SINCLAIR, J. (1998). Biología Molecular en Medicina. Madrid. Pannamericana.

- PLOMIN, R., DEFRIES, J.C. (2002) . Genética de la conducta. Madrid, Alianza.
Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
Biopsychology/652438010

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments

Coñecementos previos de contidos de Psicobioloxía, especialmente Xenética do comportamento


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.