301251 (v.2) Molecular Genetics 333


Area: School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
 
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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.
 
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Field of Education: 10900 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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