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Genetics, 6 ECTS credits.
/Genetik/
For:
Bio
KeBi
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 66
Rec. self-study hours: 94
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology, Chemical biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of genetics. After completing the course the student will be able to:
- describe the stucture and funktion of chromosomes
- give an account of mechanisms for mitosis, meiosis and other fundamental genetic terminology
- describe the basis of heredity
- give an account of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and how evolutionary processes affects allele and genotype frequencies in a population
- analyse the result of crosses between different genotypes
- give an account of the causes of genetic diversity in individuals and populations
- discuss questions concerning the role of genetics in society
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Biochemistry 1 or corresponding
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Supplementary courses:
Molecular Genetics, Genes and Gene Expression
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Organisation:
The course consists of lectures, laboratory work, group exercises and a group project about the role of genetics in society that runs throughout the course and is presented in a seminar. The course uses a course event room at LISAM where course information and course material can be obtained.
During the group exercises the students solve genetic problems and questions together, some of which are later to be reported at the course event room. The group project is presented orally in a seminar through cross group discussions. The laboratory sessions relates to practical and theoretical aspects related to the course content.
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Course contents:
The course introduces genetic principles. Mechanisms for mitosis, meiosis and the cell cycle. The basis of heredity and basic genetic analysis. The structure and function of chromosomes. Genetic mapping. Mutations. Recombination. Populations as genetic systems. Basic practical genetic skills.
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Course literature:
Genetics A conceptual approach, 5th edition, or later, by Pierce
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Laboratory course
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4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
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For the laboratory course lab reports should be submitted and approved when required. Active participation at the oral presentation of the group project is also required. The course is further examined though a written exam with multiple choice questions of a type practiced thoughout the course. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Jenny Hagenblad
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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