304232 (v.1) MT 531 - Genes and Disease

Area:	School of Biomedical Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0

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Individual Study:	1 x 6 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:	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.

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Field of Education:	060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)
Funding Cluster:	09 - Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark
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