Online Courses Handbook 2003

301467 (v.2) MT 542 - Genetics, Evolution and Society

Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	301464 (v.2) MT 541 -Molecular Basis of Genetics or any previous version
The theory of gene flow between populations and review of some application in humans. Polymorphism and mutation, Hardy Weinberg rule and its extensions. Introductory bioinformatics with an emphasis on web-based databases for DNA and protein sequences andmutations responsible for inherited diseases. Use of software applications in population genetics.