Genetic Analysis

The subject provides a capstone experience for students majoring in Genetics. It involves lectures and practical exercises which demonstrate advanced principles and techniques of genetic analysis from classical and population genetics to modern molecular technology. An emphasis is placed on student participation in experimental design and data analysis. Tutorials will be used to illustrate modern aspects of Genetics by the in-depth consideration of current publications in the field.

• 1Discuss the application of genetic principles and different experimental designs in classical, molecular, and genetic analyses;
• 2Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different experimental designs and the techniques associated with them;
• 3Design and perform a range of laboratory techniques and analytical approaches used in different areas of genetics;
• 4Analyse and interpret data derived from their own experimentation and that of others;
• 5Communicate their analyses of scientific data in written and oral presentations; and
• 6Appraise and critique the scientific literature.