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GENE210A Introductory Genetics: Advanced

Updated: 22 November 2006
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam June
Pre-requisites BIOL 110, 120; permission of course coordinator
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GENE 210
Notes None
Combined Units GENE210 - Introductory Genetics: Advanced
Coordinator(s) Margaret Katz (mkatz@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit introduces the students to the principles of genetics and provides an understanding of basic concepts in genetics from the molecular level up to the population level. Topics such as the structure, function and mutation of DNA, gene expression, transmission of genes, the inheritance of quantitative traits, genetic control of development and genetic structure of populations will be covered in this unit. GENE 210A has additional topics in several areas and a higher level and degree of difficulty in assessment tasks.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards.
Recommended Material
Optional
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards.
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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