Genetics

About this course

Expected learning outcomes

The course provides the necessary information and methodology to: 1. Introduce students to the fundamental principles of genetics in agriculture and biology. 2. Make students understand the central concepts of agricultural genetics and their components. 3. Make students capable in understanding the Mendelian approach that reflects the dynamic nature of modern genetics by emphasizing an experimental, inquiry-based approach with a solid treatment of many research experiments.

Indicative Syllabus

    The course includes the following major units: Introduction to Genetics, Mendelian Genetics, Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance, Extensions of Mendelian Genetic Principles, Quantitative Genetics, Gene Mapping in Eukaryotes, Advanced Gene Mapping in Eukaryotes, Variations in Chromosome Structure and Number, Genetics of Bacteria and Bacteriophages, DNA: The Genetic Material, DNA Replication, Gene Control of Proteins, Gene Expression: Transcription, Gene Expression: Translation, DNA Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable Elements, Recombinant DNA Technology, Applications of Recombinant DNA Technology, Genomics, Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria and Bacteriophages, Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes, Genetic Analysis of Development, Non-Mendelian Inheritance, Population Genetics, Molecular Evolution.

    Teaching / Learning Methodology

    Lectures, Lab exercises and/or projects

    Recommended Reading

    – iGenetics: A Mendelian Approach Peter J. Russel Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 1 edition (April 14, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 080534666X, ISBN-13: 978-0805346664. //o Introduction to Genetic Analysis (INTRODUCTION TO GENETIC ANALYSIS (GRIFFITHS)) by Anthony J.F. Griffiths, Susan R. Wessler, Sean B. Carroll and John Doebley (Dec 24, 2010) Publisher: W. H. Freeman; Tenth Edition edition (December 24, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 1429229438, ISBN-13: 978-1429229432.

    Prerequisites

    Start Date

    2023

    End Date

    2024

    Apply

    2023

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    Local Course Code

    04205

    Cycle

    TBA

    Year of study

    TBA

    Language

    English

    Study Load

    5 ECTS

    Mode of delivery

    Written exams and/or project evaluation

    Instructors

    Dr. Konstantinos Paschalidis

    Course coordinator

    Dr. Konstantinos Paschalidis

    E-mail

    kpaschal@hmu.gr