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University of Oulu
Concepts of genetics
This course introduces heritability and genetics research at the levels of individuals, populations and molecules, from the history of Mendelian genetics to modern genome research!
5 cr
Understanding mechanisms of heritability and methods of genetic research is central for understanding evolution and biodiversity, health and disease, animal and plant breeding as well as our own traits.
This course introduces heritability and genetics research at the levels of individuals, populations and molecules.
Part 1. Mendelian genetics, including the basics of evolutionary, population and quantitative genetics.
Part 2. Molecular genetics: replication, transcription, translation, genetic code, mutations, repair of DNA.
Part 3. Selected topics on developmental genetics, and genetics of health and diseases.
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Fields
Natural sciences
Scope
5 cr
Code
757109P
Organiser
University of Oulu
Contact details
avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi