COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The structure and role of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis; the behaviour of chromosomes, nucleus and cytoplasm in cell division. Patterns of inheritance – monohybrid and dihybrid -and the use of Chi-square test; variation and natural selection.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, students should:
1. understand the structure of nucleic acids and their roles in protein synthesis and
nuclear division;
2. understand the behaviour of the chromosomes, nucleus and cytoplasm in mitotic
and meiotic cell division and their importance for stability and variation in a
species;
3. understand the importance of mitosis and meiosis for stability and variation in a
species.
4. understand the pattern of inheritance.
5. understand selected aspects of genetic engineering and its medical, agricultural,
environmental, ethical and social implications.
- Teacher: Alkhemia Augustine