• Study level

    BAC +2

  • Component

    Faculty of Science

Description

In this introductory course to genetic analysis, the objectives are to learn about the terms, principles, concepts and methods used in formal genetics, as well as their fields of application, particularly in human and medical genetics. The course covers the genetics of transmission (Mendelian or non-Mendelian), quantitative genetics and notions of population genetics. Throughout the course, close links are established between classical genetics and molecular genetics.

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Objectives

-Knowledge :

Carrier of genetic information

Nature and analysis of mutations in genetic analysis

Principles of eukaryotic gene regulation

Genetic mapping, genomes and genomics

Population genetics

Genetic screens

Medical genetics concepts

-Know-how :

Ability to use genetic nomenclature,

Crossbreeding methodology,

Interpretation of phenotypes,

Deduce modes of heredity from experimental crosses and pedigree data,

Observe, record and analyze genetic data using various statistical tests.

-People skills :

Being methodical

Be precise and rigorous

An analytical mind

Ability to abstract

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Teaching hours

  • Genetics 1 - CMLecture18h
  • Genetics 1 - TDTutorial15h