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BIOL217 Human Genetics

10 cp
Prerequisites
BIOL111 Human Systems
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for twelve weeks or equivalent of lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials.

A study of the principles and terminology of genetics, including the nature and cause of genetic variation in humans and the patterns of inheritance of genetic traits, the techniques of DNA analysis applied to genetic disorders. Genetic counselling is introduced and the principles and ethical issues associated with gene therapy and prenatal diagnosis are analysed.

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