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Genetics (Advanced Level) - BIOS2621
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
None
 
 
Excluded: BIOS2021
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

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 3972/3990 (Advanced Science, Life Sciences) and, subject to availability of places, to other high performing students.

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