School Of Natural SciencesGenetics 2.2Western Sydney University Unit Code: BI201A.1
Discipline: GENETICS
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
In 2009 this unit replaced by 300623 - Genetics. The scientific study of heredity is called genetics and this unit is designed to introduce the student to a wide range of genetic concepts. To begin, the principles of heredity will be introduced. The student will investigate the nature and organisation of heredity; the various levels and mechanisms of expression of inheritance, the basis of variation within populations and the genetic basis of biological evolution. Modern genetics underlies such diverse fields of study as biotechnology, agriculture, plant and animal breeding, biodiversity and ecosystem management and accordingly, the unit will include a series of case studies that demonstrate the importance and diversity of genetics as a discipline.
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