652-304 Genetic Analysis

Genetics 652-214, 652-216 and 652-215.

BBiomedSc students: Genetics 652-214, 652-216 and 521-213 and 536-250.

Genetics 652-302.

BBiomedSc students: 521-308.

Upon completion of the subject, students should have:

• understood the application of genetic principles and different experimental designs in classical, molecular and population genetic analysis;

• appreciated the advantages and disadvantages of these different designs;

• developed a detailed understanding of the techniques employed in experimental designs;

• experienced the use of particular laboratory techniques and analytical approaches in each of these areas of genetics;

• become proficient in the analysis and interpretation of data derived from their own experimentation and that of others;

• gained experience in the written presentation of scientific data; and

• developed an ability to combine their understanding of genetic principles, experimental design and specific techniques to the investigation of new problems in biology.

The subject involves lectures and practical exercises which demonstrate the principles and techniques of genetic analysis from classical and population genetics to modern biochemical and molecular technology.

Assignments/problem-solving tasks due during the semester (25%); four written practical reports due during the semester (25%); a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (50%).