2009 Course Handbook
BIOL206: Genetics
Genetics occupies a central role in modern sciences, with profound implications to basic and applied research in biology, medicine and agriculture, as well as to 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 the students the possibility of learning essential techniques and skills in modern molecular genetics. This unit is available in composite mode. It involves two hours of lectures and an average of four hours of practical work per week for internal students. External students have three two-day on-campus sessions.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 14-15 March; 17 April; 16-17 May) Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Adam Stow |
| Prerequisites: | 12cp(P) including 6cp(P) in 100-level BIOL units |
| Corequisites: | STAT170 or STAT171 |
| NCCWs: | |
| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science Medical Sciences |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Biological Sciences |
Timetable Information
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