Genetics (Advanced Level) - BIOS2621


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science
	Course Outline: http://www.babs.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:
	Prerequisite: BABS1201
	Excluded: BIOS2021
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 5 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	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, CHEM1011

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