10723 (v.3) Genetics 231

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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):	304591 (v.3) BIO29 Introduction to Molecular Genetics or any previous version 302506 (v.2) Introduction to Molecular Genetics 207 or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):	1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133 or any previous version
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.