UNSW Handbook Course - Genetics

Genetics - BIOS2021


	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: 5
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Excluded: BIOS2621
	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 to humans and genetic engineering.

Assumed knowledge: BIOS1101 and BIOS1201 or CHEM1011

Note/s: 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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