BMS3203 - Genetics
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Offering Academic Unit | Department of Biomedical Sciences | Credit Units | 4 | Course Duration | One Semester | Pre-requisite(s) | | Equivalent Course(s) | | Course Offering Term*: | Not offering in current academic year |
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice |
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Course Aims
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In this course, students will:
- explore the fundamental relationships between genes and traits in a??living organismsa?? ranging from viruses to higher eukaryotes;
- develop an understanding of a range of basic genetic principles and their application to gene mapping in viruses and bacteria;
- explain the activities and functions of DNA;
- critically review and evaluate contemporary issues related to recent advances in applied genetics and recombinant DNA technology;
- This course builds on (and complements) knowledge covered in Biochemisty and Microbiology; and underpins the more advanced concepts and applications that are covered in Molecular Biology and final year project.
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Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
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Continuous Assessment: 40% |
Examination: 60% |
Examination Duration: 2 hours |
Minimum Passing Requirement: A minimum of 40% in both coursework and examination components. |
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Detailed Course Information
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BMS3203.pdf
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