The study of genetics and its applications to medicine and forensic biology including genetic disorders, genetic screening and DNA profiling. Topics include cytogenetics, immunogenetics, genetic counselling and gene therapy. The impact and ethics of recent genetic advances on both the individual and society will be discussed. The unit will focus on current techniques in DNA testing both in medical diagnosis and forensic biology. Practical sessions will involve an analysis of human chromosomes and aspects of genetic counselling. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Richard Burke (Clayton); Professor Sadequr Rahman (Sunway)
Prerequisites: One of GEN2041 or BMS2042; plus another six points of level two GEN, BMS or MOL units, or BTH2732
