Semester VI
MB310·Sem VI·Theory
Fundamental of Genetics
4
Credits
3-1-0
L-T-P
5
Units
Key topics
- ▸History of genetics
- ▸Mendel's experiments
- ▸Cell division (mitosis/meiosis)
- ▸Chromosome structure & nomenclature
- ▸Genetic material (DNA/RNA)
- ▸Karyotype & ideogram
- ▸Gene concept
- ▸Genotype/phenotype
- ▸Mendelian inheritance
- ▸Linkage & recombination
- ▸Sex-linked inheritance
- ▸Pedigree analysis
- ▸Chromosomal abnormalities
- ▸Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
- ▸Genetic engineering intro
- ▸Genetic screening, prenatal diagnosis, counseling, gene therapy
Learning outcomes
- ▸Mendelian genetics
- ▸Chromosomal abnormalities
- ▸Medical genetics applications
- ▸Pedigree analysis
Lab component / notes
MB311 (Lab)
Reference books
- •Lubert Stryer
- •Harper's
- •Gornal Applied Biochemistry