Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences  
University of the West Indies, Barbados 
Undergraduate Degree Programme

BIOL2151/BL 24A - GENETICS I (4 credits)

 

Co-ordinator:

 Dr. L.D. Waterman

Pre-requisites: 

 BIOC1351 - Introductory Biochemistry and BIOL1151 - Introductory Genetics

Syllabus:

Gene structure and expression: The modern concept of the gene in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Transcription and processing of RNA.
Genome organisation: In prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Extranuclear genomes.
Genetic mutation: Isolation and analysis of mutants. Mutagens. DNA repair.
Transmission genetics: Mendelian principles. Linkage and recombination. Lysis, lysogeny and crossing in bacteriophages. Conjugation. transduction and transformation in bacteria. Sexual and parasexual analyses in fungi. Genetic analysis in higher eukaryotes. Maternal effects and extranuclear genetics.
Genetic recombination: Breakage and reunion. Models for generalised recombination and gene conversion. Site-specific recombination. Transposons.

Teaching:   

 Two lectures, one-three hour practical and one tutorial per week.

Method of Examination:

 Final theory examination (3 hours) - 60%; Practical reports - 20%; In-course test(s)/Assignments - 20%


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