Course overview
Genetics IIA aims to provide a broad understanding of some of the foundation concepts of genetics. We begin with examining different patterns of inheritance and the nature of genetic linkage and recombination and discuss mutations and the connection between genotype and phenotype. Further topics include the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
PRACTICAL COMPONENT worth 20% of the grade:
Students enrolled in this course will need to also enrol in a separate course which is the practical component (one of SCIENCE 2100 or SCIENCE 2101 or SCIENCE 2102). To determine which practical to enrol into you are required to read the document on:
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Course learning outcomes
- Readily understand and communicate using appropriate terminology and nomenclature
- Explain mode of inheritance of traits based on results of appropriate genetic crosses, and predict or explain classes and ratios of progeny for given genetic situations
- Analyse linkage and interpret linkage maps
- Understand how mutations arise, apply or interpret different types of mutation, and connect these with phenotype
- Understand the principles of gene regulation, and to apply these principles to specific examples
- Apply specific knowledge gained in one context to explain new situations in different contexts
- Have an appreciation for, and understanding of, core recombinant DNA techniques and methodologies
- Obtain hands-on experience in performing fundamental molecular and cellular biology techniques, including working safely and efficiently in a modern laboratory setting
- Correctly analyse and interpret experimental results within the limitations of the experimental design
- Communicate results and conclusions of experiments using recognised scientific communication frameworks (e.g. written report, oral presentation, poster)