652-216 Molecular & General Genetics Practical

This subject may be done in either Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Special requirements: laboratory coat.

Biology 650-141 and 650-142; or biology 650-131 and 650-132 (prior to 2004: 600-141 and 600-142; or biology 600-131 and 600-132).

Genetics 652-214 or 652-215.

Upon completion of this subject, students should have:

• competence in the experimental methods used in genetics;

• an understanding of the application of genetic principles to experimental strategies;

• the ability to analyse data generated from their own experiments;

• experience in writing scientific reports; and

• experience in using computers for genetic exercises.

The subject provides coverage of the techniques and experimental designs used in genetic, cytogenetic and molecular genetic analysis of microorganisms and higher organisms.

A written class test held mid-semester (10%); experimental reports not exceeding 30 pages due during the semester (30%); two reports, based on computer exercises, not exceeding five pages due during the semester (10%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (50%).

• RJ Brooker, Genetics, Analysis and Principles. 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill.