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CHEM3012A - Genetics

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Chemistry
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
Pre-cursor(s)
CHEM2013/BCH2013
Equivalent Course(s)
Course Offering Term*:
Not offering in current academic year

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

In this course, students will:

  • explore the fundamental relationships between genes and traits in "living organisms"€ ranging from viruses to higher eukaryotes;
  • develop an understanding of a range of basic genetic principles and their application to gene mapping in viruses and bacteria;
  • explain the activities and functions of DNA;
  • critically review and evaluate contemporary issues related to recent advances in applied genetics and recombinant DNA technology;
  • This course builds on (and complements) knowledge covered in CHEM2003 (Biochemistry), and CHEM2013 (Microbiology); and underpins the more advanced concepts and applications that are covered in CHEM3017 (Molecular Biology) and final year project (CHEM4036).

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Examination: 60%
Examination Duration: 2 hours

Starting from Semester A, 2015-16, students must satisfy the following minimum passing requirement for courses offered by CHEM: "A minimum of 40% in both coursework and examination components."

 
Detailed Course Information
CHEM3012A.pdf