Course overview
This course provides an advanced introduction to genetics with examples and applications relevant to the areas of agricultural science and viticulture and oenology. Three main modules will be considered; i) Mendelian Inheritance ii) Molecular Genetics and iii) Population and Quantitative Genetics with topics including genomes and gene structure, modes of inheritance, recombination and linkage, gene expression and control, population genetics, selection and inbreeding and breeding for plants and animals. The role and impact of new and advancing technologies on the field of genetics will also be investigated.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the processes of meiosis and recombination and how Mendel s Laws underpin the way that genes are inherited including different modes of inheritance.
- Understand the structure of eukaryotic genes and how gene expression can be controlled or measured through the use of techniques such as PCR.
- Explain the relationship between environment, genotypes and phenotypes and understand how to measure and predict changes in populations.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team for Team Based Learning exercises and group assessment tasks.
- Demonstrate competence in practical skills and techniques commonly used in genetic research and analysis. This includes preparation of reagents and use of scientific equipment to collect data for interpretation, analysis and presentation.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course