304232 (v.1) MT 531 - Genes and Disease



 

Area:School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:6.0
Credits:25.0
Individual Study:1 x 6 Hours Weekly
Introduction to the basic principles of genetics with a molecular emphasis. Classical genetics - Mendelian patterns of inheritance and genetic crosses. Chromosomal basis of heredity - mitosis and meiosis, recombination, sex chromosomes and chromosome abnormalities. Chemical nature of the gene, genetic code, mutation and polymorphism. Molecular basis of inherited genetic diseases and cancer. Recombinant DNA technology in disease diagnosis.

 

 

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