652-215 Genes and Genomes

Note

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Genetics 652-214 (Before 1998: 652-204). (Exemption may be given by Head of Department.)

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Upon completion of this subject students should have:

• an understanding of the molecular basis of gene structure, expression and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes;

• an understanding of DNA replication, recombination and mutagenesis;

• an appreciation of the organization of genomes in a variety of organisms and the nature of molecular evolution;

• the skills to solve problems and analyse data using a genetic approach.

The subject provides an introduction to the molecular basis of gene structure and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The processes of DNA replication, mutation and recombination. The molecular tools of gene isolation and analysis. Molecular evolution.

Assessment

One 3-hour written examination at the end of the semester and up to four short-answer tests during semester.

Prescribed Texts

• Griffiths A J F, Miller J H, Gelbart W M, Lewontin R C, Suzuki D T, An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. 6th ed.