| Area: |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
| Credits: |
25.0 |
| Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
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| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** |
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| Other: |
1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Other Requisite(s): |
Admission: upon completion of Diploma of Technology, or equivalent at a Singapore Polytechnic
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| Syllabus: |
Tools of molecular genetics - enzymes, cloning vectors, labelling of DNA. Nucleic acid manipulation techniques - DNA, RNA extraction, hybridisation. Genomic and DNA library construction and screening. Polymerase chain reaction - principle methods, applications in clinical diagnosis. DNA sequencing and applications - Site-directed mutagenesis. Applications of DNA technology - genetic disease and cancer diagnosis. Gene therapy and genetic counselling. |
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| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** |
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| Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) |
| Funding Cluster: | 08 - Engineering, Science, Surveying |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. |
