301251 (v.2) Molecular Genetics 333
| Area: | School of Biomedical Sciences |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
| Other: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Other Requisite(s): | Admission: upon completion of Diploma of Technology, or equivalent at a Singapore Polytechnic |
| Syllabus: | Tools of molecular genetics - enzymes, cloning vectors, labelling of DNA. Nucleic acid manipulation techniques - DNA, RNA extraction, hybridisation. Genomic and DNA library construction and screening. Polymerase chain reaction - principle methods, applications in clinical diagnosis. DNA sequencing and applications - site-directed mutagenesis. Applications of DNA technology - genetic disease and cancer diagnosis. Gene therapy and genetic counselling. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
| Field of Education: | 010900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
| Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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