Faculty of Science

 Genetics

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Subject Lists
    200-level subjects
    300-level subjects

Genetics is fundamental to all biological sciences and therefore any student specialising in a biological science discipline should consider taking some genetics subjects.

Subjects in Genetics aim to provide students with an understanding of the applications of a genetic approach to fundamental biological problems. The nature and analysis of genetic variation in organisms ranging from microbes to humans, and implications for modern evolutionary theories, are considered. Particular emphasis is placed on the combined use of classical and molecular genetic methodology to analyse biological phenomena at both the cellular and population levels.

Students planning to specialise in Genetics should plan a course which will give them a balanced coverage of the discipline. They may, however, choose a course with a slant towards certain areas (this will be particularly true of those planning to jointly specialise in Genetics and another discipline) such as:

Course A - molecular genetics, including biotechnology;

Course B - population and evolutionary genetics;

Course C - general genetics.

 1. Suggested subjects

 1.1. 100-level subjects

For all areas the suggested subjects are:

• Biology 600-141 and 600-142

• Chemistry 610-141 and 610-142

• Additional 100-level subjects from: Physics (640-121 and 640-122, 640-141 and 640-142, or 640-161 and 640-162), Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, Psychology, Earth Sciences, or History and Philosophy of Science.

 1.2. 200-level subjects

Students intending to specialise in Genetics must take Genetics 652-214, 652-215 and 652-216.

It is strongly recommended that all students take Biochemistry 521-211 and 521-212. In addition:

Course A:

• Biochemistry 521-221 and 521-222

• Chemistry 610-220

• Additional subjects from Biochemistry 521-203, Botany 606-205, 606-206, Chemistry 610-225, Microbiology 526-201 and 526-202 or 526-204 or 526-205.

Course B:

• Botany 606-204

• Zoology 654-204 and/or 654-205

• Additional 200-level subjects from: Biochemistry (521-221, 521-222), Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics or Chemistry (610-260).

Course C:

• Appropriate subjects from Biochemistry (521-221, 521-222, 521-203), Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, History and Philosophy of Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Microbiology, Physiology, Psychology or Zoology.

 1.3. 300-level subjects

Students planning major studies in Genetics should take Genetics 652-301, 652-302, 652-304 and at least two other subjects from 652-303, 652-305 and 652-306.

Course A:

• Genetics 652-301, 652-302, 652-303, 652-304

• Additional subjects from: Genetics 652-305 and/or 652-306, Biochemistry (especially 521-301), Botany 606-309, Chemistry (organic chemistry), Microbiology.

Course B:

• Genetics 652-301, 652-302, 652-304

• Additional subjects from: Genetics 652-303 and/or 652-305 and/or 652-306, Botany 606-301, 606-303 and/or 606-309, Zoology 654-303, Mathematics and Statistics, History and Philosophy of Science.

Course C:

• Genetics 652-301, 652-302, 652-304 plus at least two of the other Genetics subjects

• Appropriate subjects from Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, History and Philosophy of Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Microbiology, Physiology, Psychology or Zoology.

 2. Bachelor of Science (Honours)

For information about the Faculty and departmental entry requirements for Honours, please refer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours). These requirements should be considered when planning your course.

200-level subjects

652-214 Principles of Genetics
652-215 Genes and Genomes
652-216 Molecular & General Genetics Practical

300-level subjects

652-301 Ecological & Evolutionary Genetics
652-302 Molecular Genetics
652-303 Developmental and Cellular Genetics
652-304 Genetic Analysis
652-305 Human Genetics
652-306 Experimental Genetics

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