Genetics

• • A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

• MAQ-BIOX1110-Genes to Organisms
• MAQ-BIOX1310-Organisms to Ecosystems
• MAQ-BIOX1210-Human Biology
• MAQ-BIOX1610-MAQ-BIOX160 Biology in Practice (No longer available)

Others

Co-requisite (STAT1170 or STAT170) or (STAT1371 or STAT171) or FOSE1015 NCCW (pre-2020 units): BIOL206 Pre-requisite: (BIOL1110 or BIOL115) and ((BIOL1310 or BIOL114) or (BIOL1210 or BIOL108) or (BIOL1610 or BIOL116) or (BIOL1620))

Additional requirements

• Attendance requirements - On-campus session attendance required

Genetics occupies a central role in modern sciences, with profound implications for basic and applied research in biology, medicine and agriculture, as well as for a number of philosophical issues in human affairs. This unit offers a balanced approach to teach introductory principles of genetics. It combines sections on classical, molecular and population genetics presented in an integrative way. The practical sessions offer students the possibility of learning essential techniques and skills in modern molecular genetics.

• Practical Report (25%)
• Final Exam (45%)
• Test (10%)
• Problem Sets (5%)
• Seminar Poster (15%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).