Key words
Genes – inheritance – gene linkage – gene interactions – DNA – RNA – gene expression – mutations – quantitative genetic characteristics – population genetics
Objectives
Provide to students fundamental insight in the mean genetic topic as there are:
- Inheritance of monogenic and polygenic characteristics
- Interaction between genes en the consequences of gene and chromosomal disorders
- The structure of genetic material and gene expression
- Allele – and gene frequencies in populations
Topics
Part 1: Mendelian inheritance
Part 2: Chromosomal basis of inheritance; sex determination and sex likage
Part 3:Extensions of Mendelian genetic analysis
Part 4: Linkage, crossing-over, gene mapping
Part 5: Structure of genetic material, organisation of DNA in chromosomes, DNA replication
Part 6: Genetic code and gene expression
Part 7: Chromosomal mutations
Part 8: Gene mutations
Part 9: Quantitative genetics
Part 10: Cytoplasmatic genetics
Part 11: Population genetics
Prerequisites
Plant and animal science; bio molecules; basic principles of statistics
Final Objectives
To be able to assess and to apply the effect of inheritance mechanisms on plant- and animal genotypes. After successfully finishing the course the students must be capable to understand recent research results and scientific publications in genetics.
Materials used
Syllabus for courses and exercises
Study costs
Syllabus: 15 €
Study guidance
Permanent possibility for problem solving; Teaching staff (Prof. and assistant are available for coaching)
Teaching Methods
Theory: oral presentation
Exercises in group or on individual basis under supervision of Staff
Assessment
Theory: oral examination
Exercises: permanent evaluation
Theory: ¾
Exercises: ¼
Lecturer(s)
Theory: G. Haesaert
Exercises: S. Maenhout
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