Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Equivalent(s): | 302506 (v.2) Introduction to Molecular Genetics 207 or any previous version
304591 (v.3) BIO29 Introduction to Molecular Genetics or any previous version
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Prerequisite(s): | 1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133 or any previous version
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| 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. |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2003 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area. |
