Genetics

lbio1221  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

Genetics
2.00 credits
20.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Hachez Charles;
Language
English
Prerequisites
To follow this course, it is necessary to master the knowledge and skills developed in the courses LBIO1111 (cellular and molecular biology) et LANG1861 (English reading and listening comprehension of scientific texts)
Main themes


The introduction of the course aims at situating genetics and its importance in the global context of science and society. It is completed, at the end of the teaching period, with a debate on a theme related to the course, chosen by the students and prepared by the constitution of a portfolio of articles.
The study of genetics is considered at two levels of organization of life. At the individual level, the general laws of gene transfer, their application to particular cases and exceptions are outlined. At the population level, the study focuses on variations in genetic characteristics.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 This activity aims at:
 - Situating genetics in the global context of science and society;
 - Knowing and understanding the mechanisms governing the transmission of genes from one generation to the next and the genetic variations occurring in populations of individuals;
 - Being able to solve exercises related to the topics mentioned above.
 
Content
Content 1. Genetics and the organism 2. Classical genetics. 2.1 Patterns of inheritance (laws of Mendel). 2.2 Chromosomal basis of heredity. 2.3 Extensions of Mendelian heredity (incomplete dominance, codominance, lethal alleles, multiple alleles, gene interactions). 2.4 Gene linkage and genetic mapping 3. Overview of genomics 4. Population genetics. 3.1 Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. 3.2 Variations in populations. Method Theoretical classes and exercises. Debate on a selected topic linking genetics and society.
Evaluation methods
Written examination on theory and exercises.  The students can write their answers in French or in English.
Other information
Pre-requisite : cell biology class. Thorough knowledge of the mother language, rigor, ability to observe, analyse, synthesise, curiosity, imagination, motivation.
Written support : books, overhead transparencies, portfolio of reading material.
Teaching materials
  • Livre de référence (Griffiths et al., Introduction to Genetic Analysis, 11ème éd, Freeman) disponible à la BST ; édition plus ancienne accessible gratuitement sur la toile
Faculty or entity
BIOL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Minor in Scientific Culture

Bachelor in Biology

Minor in Biology