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LevelGenetics, Genetic Evolution Mechanisms and Genetic Nomenclature (B-KUL-I0D35A)
Volckaert Filip (coordinator) |
Michiels Jan |
Roebroek Antonius |
Vandamme Anne-Mieke |
Volckaert Filip
Aims
Students are able to:
- Identify, synthesize and apply the principles of genetics
- Integrate other supporting disciplines (e.g. statistics) and other related knowledge (organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell physiology)
- Identify different subdivisions of genetics
- Independently solve simple genetic problems
- Recognise the social and ethical implications of genetics and can actively participate in discussion on these issues
- Synthesise, interpret and critically discuss genetic liturature
- Interpret new genetic information in a scientific context
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, statistics and general biology is expected from students.
Prerequisites: Basics of Biological Chemistry - Basic Concepts of Cell Biology - Function, Cellular Synthesis and Analysis of Macromolecules
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Toledo / e-platform
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
I0D43A : Molecular Interactions: Theories and Methods
Is also included in other courses
- Predoctoral exam
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Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics
120 ects.
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Master of Bioinformatics
120 ects.
Activities
5.0 ects. Genetics, Genetic Evolution Mechanisms and Genetic Nomenclature (B-KUL-I0D35a)
Content
- General aspects of heredity
- Genetic maps
- Molecular genetics
- The origins of genetic variation
- Developmental genetics
- Population genetics
- Evolutionary genetics
