Genetics

Course aim

To provide an understanding of classical and current genetic principles, techniques, and their application.

Course content

Mendelian inheritance, independent assortment and mapping of genes, gene interaction, gene isolation and manipulation, the genetics of bacteria and their viruses, regulation of gene expression, epigenetics, DNA mutation, recombination and repair, genomics and proteomics, evolution and the inheritance of complex traits.

Textbook(s)

Snustad, P and Simmons, M.J. 2016, Principles of Genetics, Current Edition, Wiley (e-book)

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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