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Note: Must be taken concurrently with 652-496 Genetics Research Project (60 Points).
Credit points: 100 in total
Prerequisite: A minimum of 52 points of Genetics subjects at 300 level, including 652-304 is normally required. However, in special circumstances, particularly where relevant 300 level subjects in other biological disciplines have been completed, these requirements may be waived by the Head of Department. Students should discuss their plans in the first instance with the Honours Co-ordinator or Head of Department.
Contact: Professor M. J. Hynes
Objectives:
On completion of this course, students should have a broad knowledge of the field of genetics; the ability to communicate ideas and scientific results in both written and oral presentations; the capacity to think independently; have developed skills in experimental science and in the planning of research projects.
Content:
Subject 652-497 comprises:
- Lectures and discussions on advanced topics in genetics including aspects of the history of genetics, developmental genetics, molecular genetics and population and evolutionary genetics.
- Two essays.
- Departmental seminars.
- Presentation of up to three seminars.
Assessment:
- First essay on the background area of the research project (5% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).
- Second essay on a Genetics topic outside the project area (15% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).
- Two written exercises related to the lecture topics (10% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).
- A written exam (90 minutes) on one or more of the lecture topics (10% of the total mark for Honours as a whole).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 191)
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