Course overview
This course will provide fundamental principles of genetics and inheritance, building upon the concepts introduced in first year biology subjects. By examining key concepts in Mendelian inheritance, genetic linkage and recombination, regulation of gene expression, and tools of genetic analysis, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving strategies. This course, along with Genetics IIB, provides a foundation for third year genetics subjects in the Genetics major.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the principles of Mendelian inheritance and the molecular basis for inheritance of traits and the impact of genetic variation on phenotype
- Apply classical and modern genetic principles to the analysis of appropriate genetic crosses to explain the basis for inheritance of traits
- Design experiments to test for interactions between genes and infer the interaction of genes in pathways based on experimental evidence and appropriately analyse experimental results within the limitations of the experimental design
- Analyse linkage, interpret linkage maps, and employ appropriate statistical tests to test the validity of genetic hypotheses
- Integrate principles of classical and molecular genetics to explain how gene expression is regulated and to understand how different types of mutations arise and to connect these with phenotype
- Apply laboratory genetic techniques, including working safely and efficiently in a modern laboratory setting, to address questions of genetic interactions and the effects of genetic variation on phenotype
Degree list
The following degrees include this course