| Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 10.0 |
| Individual Study: | 1 x 10 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): | 10723 (v.3) Genetics 231 or any previous version
304591 (v.4) BIO29 Introduction to 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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302414 (v.2) Structure and Function of the Body 106 or any previous version
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1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Nature of genomic DNA, chromosomes and proteins, gene structure and functions, mutation, Mendelian inheritance - dominant and reccessive genes, inbreeding, linkage, mapping of genes, including disease genes and pedigrees. Creation of DNA libraries and their uses. Variety and retrieval of genetic information from genomic databases using the Internet. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Gained knowledge of the biochemical nature of genes (DNA) and their mechanisms of replication. Participated and revisited Mendels laws of inheritance from the molecular perspective. Demonstrated an understanding of the modes of inheritance of several important diseases in humans and how genetic information can be accessed electronically. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Weaver, R.F. and Hedrick, P.W. (1994). Genetics, 2nd ed., WCM Brown Pub. |
| Unit Texts: | Russell P.J. (1996). Genetics, 4th ed., Harper Collins Pub. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Assignments 50%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | Y | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Term 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Term 3 | | | Y | |
