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1. 652-201 Genetics, Faculty of Science.
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652-201 General Genetics

Credit points: 16.0

Coordinator: Dr P Batterham

Prerequisite: Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: Biology 600-101)

Contact: 52 lectures (two a week)

Timetable: Double semester.

Objectives:

By the end of the subject students should:

Comprehend:

• the inheritance of genes in organisms ranging from viruses and bacteria to humans;
• the relationship between genotype and phenotype and gene interactions;
• the structure and replication of the DNA molecule;
• the molecular mechanisms by which genetic variation arises;
• the factors which modulate allele frequencies, temporarily and spatially, in natural populations.

Develop:

• a basic knowledge of genetic principles;
• the skills to solve genetic problems.

Appreciate:

• the experiments used to establish the fundamental principles of genetics;
• the ways in which a genetic approach can contribute to biological knowledge.

Content:

Genetic analysis in eukaryotes, viruses and bacteria. Nature of the genetic material. Molecular basis of replication, recombination and mutagenesis. Gene structure and function. Gene manipulation. Quantitative inheritance. Behaviour of genes in populations. Human and developmental genetics.

Assessment:

A 3-hour written examination at the end of each semester; mid-semester short answer tests.

Prescribed texts:

• Griffith A J F, Miller J H, Suzuki D T, Lewontin R C, Gelbart W M, An Introduction to Genetic Analysis 5th ed

1. Genetics, Faculty of Science (v4, p190) : Next:652-202

2. Genetics, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p108) : Next:652-202

652-201 General Genetics

Credit points: 16.0

Coordinator: Dr P Batterham.

Prerequisite: Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: Biology 600-101 or 600-112)

Contact: 52 lectures (two each week)

Timetable: Double semester.

Objectives:

By the end of the subject students should:

Comprehend:

• the inheritance of genes in organisms ranging from viruses and bacteria to humans;
• the relationship between genotype and phenotype and gene interactions;
• the structure and replication of the DNA molecule;
• the molecular mechanisms by which genetic variation arises;
• the factors which modulate allele frequencies, temporarily and spatially, in natural populations.

Develop:

• a basic knowledge of genetic principles;
• the skills to solve genetic problems.

Appreciate:

• the experiments used to establish the fundamental principles of genetics;
• the ways in which a genetic approach can contribute to biological knowledge.

Content:

Genetic analysis in eukaryotes, viruses and bacteria. Nature of the genetic material. Molecular basis of replication, recombination and mutagenesis. Gene structure and function. Gene manipulation. Quantitative inheritance. Behaviour of genes in populations. Human and developmental genetics.

Assessment:

A 3-hour written examination at the end of each semester; mid-semester short answer tests.

Prescribed texts:

• Griffith A J F, Miller J H, Suzuki D T, Lewontin R C, Gelbart W M, An Introduction to Genetic Analysis 5th ed

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Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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