Learning outcome

After completed the course, the student should have the following qualification regarding knowledge, skill and general competence:

• Be familiar with central topics in genetics
• Knowledge of basic principles of heredity and environmental impact
• Knowledge of how molecular genetic analysis can be applied in the field of ecology
• Knowledge of the newest methods used in genetics

Course Description

Key themes:
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• The basic principles of hereditary characteristics
• Coupling, recombination and genetic-mapping
• Bacteria and viral systems
• DNA replication and recombination, transcription and translation
• Mutations
• Recombinant DNA technology and genomics
• Epigenetics

Teaching and Learning Methods

The topics will be covered in lectues, and there will be time to work on problems related to the various topics.

Assessment Methods

Written 4-hour final examination will constitute 100% of the grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean