GENE250 Genetics and Society
Updated: 15 April 2009| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | ||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | at least 12 cp including HBIO100 or HBIO110 and HBIO120 or BIOL110 or BIOL110A and BIOL120 or BIOL120A | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | GENE350 or HBIO250 or HBIO350 | ||||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||||
| Combined Units | None | ||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Lynette Mclean (lmclean@une.edu.au) | ||||||||
| Unit Description |
The unit program involves investigating genetic case studies; discussions of various social topics such as genetic counseling and genetically modified organisms; and problem solving exercises to investigate inheritance patterns (Mendelian, non-Mendelian and quantitative) and population studies. It builds on a foundation of biological and genetic principles with a focus on human genetics. It is applicable for students in areas of human bioscience, biology, sociology, psychology and paleoanthropology. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |