UNSW Handbook Course - Genetics (Advanced Level)

Genetics (Advanced Level) - BIOS2621


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
	Contact: Sherwin,William Bruce
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	Contact Hours per Week: 6
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Excluded: BIOS2021
	Offered: Semester 2 2005
	Fee Band: 2

Description

Genome structure and life cycles in prokaryotes and eukaryotes: DNA, gene mapping, cytogenics,. Genetic transmission, mutation, recombination. Gene regulation, interaction and development, genetic variation and evolution of molecules, populations and species. Mating, selection, migration, population size, mutation environment. Applications, including humans and genetic engineering. The Advanced Level course will involve additional projects, practicals and tutorials.

Assumed knowledge: BIOS1101, BIOS1201, CHEM1011

Note: Available to students in 3990 (Advanced Science, Life Sciences) and, subject to availability of places, to other high performing students. Students should consult the school of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences website for laboratory registration details (www.bees.unsw.edu.au).

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