Section outline

  • Welcome

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    Dear Learners Welcome to the course on "An Introduction to Gene Regulation and Gene Expression"

    • Course Notifications फ़ोरम
    • About the Course Book
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      • This course will be an essential part of  Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. 
      • The course consists of interactive videos, reading materials with self-assessment tests and an online discussion forum for further exploration and clearing doubts.

    • Meet and Greet! - Let's get to know each other! फ़ोरम
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    • General Q and A Forum फ़ोरम

    • Online meeting IconGene Regulation and Gene Expression - Introductory Session - Time: May 21, 2023 06:00 PM India

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  • Module 1 : What are Genes?

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

    • Discuss what are genes?
    • Explain the organization of genes in Prokaryotes
    • Discuss the organization of genes in Eukaryotes
    • Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene Organization
    • Explain what are chromosomes, their types and function ?

    • Genes - Module 1 Reading / Watching Book
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    • Module -1 Discussion Forum फ़ोरम
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    • Test your Understanding -Module 1 H5P
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      Test your understanding of module 1 by attempting this activity

  • Module 2 : What is Gene expression?

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this  Module , learners  will be able to:

    • Discuss flow of information in biological systems 
    • Explain the process of Transcription and Translation  in Prokaryotes
    • Discuss about Eukaryotic Transcription and Translation.
    • Analyze the importance of Transcription and Translation


    • Genes Expression - Module 2 Reading / Watching Book
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    • Further Reading for Module 1 & 2 

      Read Chapter one and Chapter two from the Open Textbook - Understanding Gene Expression and Gene Regulation.

    • Module -2 Discussion Forum फ़ोरम
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    • Test your Understanding- Module 2 H5P
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      Test your understanding of Module 2 by attempting the given activity

  • Module 3 : Why Gene expression should be regulated?

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this module, learners  will be able to:

    • Discuss why every cell does not express all of its genes.
    • Describe the importance of gene expression  regulation.
    • Explain the stages at which gene expression can be regulated .

    • Genes Expression Regulation - Module 3 Reading / Watching Book
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    • Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition. URL
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    • Module -3 Discussion Forum फ़ोरम
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      Dear learners you would have completed  reading about the chapter  "Studying Gene expression and Function" from  the book , Molecular Biology of the Cell, Now 

      Click on the Add a discussion topic and answer the following question. Type your answer subject and details in respective text boxes. Then click on.

      • Share your thoughts about Micro array and its applications 

      To complete this activity you must post one discussion and reply at-least to one post. 


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      Watch an interesting video on Gene expression analysis



    • Test your Understanding-Module 3 H5P
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      Test your understanding of module 3  by attempting the given activity

    • Synchronous Session with ,Dr. M Mohammed Idris - Senior Principal Scientist - CSIR, Hyderabad

      Time: 1st June , 2023 11:00 AM India - Join Zoom Meeting

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  • Module 4 : How gene expression is regulated ?

    By the end of this chapter, readers will be able to:

    • Define Operons
    • Explain the roles of Lac I, Lac Z, and Lac Y of the lactose Operon
    • Predict the effects on lactose metabolism when the concentration of lactose is changed.
    • Explain about the Trp Operon
    • Define attenuation
    • Explain molecular mechanisms that control Eukaryotic gene regulation
    • Define Epigenetics
    • Discuss the role of epigenetics in gene expression and regulation

    • How gene expression is regulated? - Module 4 Reading / Watching Book
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    • Test your Understanding-Module 4 H5P
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    • Gene Expression Essentials - Simulation Page
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    • Watch the Video Explaining the lac Operon Page
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    • Watch the video explaining about the trp Operon Page
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    • Further Reading for Module 3 & 4

      Read Chapter Three and Chapter Four from the Open Textbook - Understanding Gene Expression and Gene Regulation.

  • Module 5 : Mis regulated Gene expression in disease

    By the end of this chapter, readers will be able to:

    • Discuss the importance of gene expression regulation
    • Explain the link between dysregulated gene expression and cancer
    • Discuss the role of dysregulated gene expression in auto immune diseases

    • Mis regulated Gene expression in disease - Module 5 Reading / Watching Book
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      This Book Gives an overview of Module 5 and reference links 

    • Test your Understanding-Module 5 H5P
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      Test your understanding of module 5 by attempting the given activity

    • Further Reading for Module 3 & 4

      Read Chapter Five from the Open Textbook - Understanding Gene Expression and Gene Regulation.

    • Third Synchronous Session File
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      Third Synchronous Session

      Topic: Third Synchronous Meeting

      Time: Jun 15, 2023 07:00 PM India

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  • Final Assessment and Course Certificate

    • Final Quiz
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      There are 20 questions in this quiz. The questions can be of various types like multiple choice, matching, select from dropdown, short answer. 

      Once you start attempting, you will have 30 minutes to complete the quiz. And unlimited attempts permitted. 

      Achieve pass grade that is 10 to complete this activity.