The course provides a basic background in the various principles of Genetics with a focus on the cytological basis. It covers cell structure, nuclear divisions and chromosomal aberrations. These would illustrate the relevant cytological basis of Mendelian Genetics, Cytogenetics and Darwinian Evolution.
The course also covers the DNA structure, the Genetic Code based on the Central Dogma theory and the basis of Microbial genetics. The concepts of Recombinant DNA, Genetic engineering and Biotechnology would be mentioned..
Course Code:
BIO 102
No. of Credits:
2
Level:
Level 100
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Entomology and Wildlife