General and Molecular Genetics

Course content

In this course general principles of Mendelian Genetics, chromosome theory of heredity, linkage and mapping, structure and function of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes, gene expression and its regulation, changes in genetic material, chromosomal aberrations and mutations are covered. Elementary principles that govern developmental, quantitative, population and evolutionary genetics are included. Fundamentals of recombinant DNA technology are also included from a biotechnological perspective. The course has been designed for the students of Molecular Biology & Genetics Program.