School Of PsychologyGenetics and Bioscience for PsychologistsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101188.1
Discipline: GENETICS
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
B1905 - Genetics and Bioscience for Psychologists
Prerequisite
101187 Biology for Psychology
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
This unit is restricted to students enrolled in course 1500 - Bachelor of Psychology.
About this Unit
This unit follows on from Biology for Psychology (101187) and provides a thorough grounding in genetics. The unit is presented in three modules. The first module reviews Mendelian genetics and extensions of Mendelian genetics. The second module is concerned with the structure and function of DNA and mRNA. The basic processes of genetic control of metabolism via the transcription and translation of genetic information are discussed. The final module involves a thorough analysis of human population genetics. Recent advances in somatic and germ-line genetic engineering are reviewed along with their ethical implications.