GENE365 GENERAL AND MOLECULAR GENETICS
| Course Code: |
2190365 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
4(4-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
6.0 |
| Department: |
Molecular Biology And Genetics |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. AYÞE ELÝF ERSON BENSAN |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 2190104
|
| The course set above should be completed before taking
GENE365 GENERAL AND MOLECULAR GENETICS . |
Course Content
In this course general principles of Mendelian Genetics, chromosome theory of heredity, linkage and mapping, structure and function of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes, gene expression and its regulation, changes in genetic material, chromosomal aberrations and mutations are covered. Elementary principles that govern developmental, quantitative, population and evolutionary genetics are included. Fundamentals of recombinant DNA technology are also included from a biotechnological perspective. The course has been designed for the students of Molecular Biology & Genetics Program.
