Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
To follow this course, it is necessary to master the knowledge and skills developed in the courses LBIO1111 (cellular and molecular biology)
Main themes
The introduction of the course aims at situating genetics and its importance in the global context of science and society.
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.
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 : | |
| 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. |
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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. Population genetics.
3.1 Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
3.2 Variations in populations.
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. Population genetics.
3.1 Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
3.2 Variations in populations.
Teaching methods
Theoretical classes and exercise sessions.
Evaluation methods
Written exam covering both theory and exercises.
The exam may include open-ended questions on the course material and/or one or more multiple-choice sections (MCQs).
The exam may include open-ended questions on the course material and/or one or more multiple-choice sections (MCQs).
Other information
Prerequisites: Cell biology course.
Resources: PowerPoint presentations posted on the course’s Moodle page; reference book: Raven, Biology, publisher: De Boeck Supérieur.
Resources: PowerPoint presentations posted on the course’s Moodle page; reference book: Raven, Biology, publisher: De Boeck Supérieur.
Online resources
All the necessary resources are posted on the Moodle page of the LBIO1121 course.
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
- Raven "Biologie" éditeur: De Boeck Supérieur
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