Online Courses Handbook 2003

301464 (v.2) MT 541 -Molecular Basis of Genetics

Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Mendelian genetics from the molecular viewpoint and applications relevant to the diagnosis of inherited diseases. Cellular and molecular basis of inheritance - biological communication between generations and dominant versus recessive genes. Chromosomes, chromosomal abnormalities and disorders, single gene patterns of inheritance, polygenic patterns of inheritance, methods for the detection of genetic diversity and mutations and selected applications including tissue transplantation.