Genetics

Genetics Course

What is Genetics?

This Genetic course introduces the nature of genetic material, mechanisms of gene expression and inheritance, population genetics and evolution, and application of modern DNA technology.

Typical Schedule of Genetics Course Topics

Week Day Topic
1

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Lec 01: Introduction to DNA

Lec 02: Genes

2

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W

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Lec 03: Transcription of DNA to RNA

Lec 04: Types of RNA Molecules: Messenger RNA; Quiz 1

Lec 05: Types of RNA Molecules: Noncoding RNA

Quiz 2 and exam preparation

Lecture Exam 1

3

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W

R

F

Lec 06: The Genetic Code

Lec 07: Protein Synthesis

Lec 08: Control of Gene Expression

Quiz 3 and exam preparation

Lecture Exam 2

4

M

T

W

R

F

Lec 09: DNA Replication

Lec 10: Inheritance of Genes During Eukaryotic Cell Division; Quiz 4

Lec 11: Inheritance of DNA During Eukaryotic Sexual Reproduction

Lec 12:  Inheritance of Genes During Eukaryotic Sexual Reproduction; Quiz 5

Lecture Exam 3

15

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Lec 13: Mutations and DNA Repair

Lec 14: Inheritance of Genes in Populations

Cumulative Final Exam