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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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BTK1061 Basic concepts of genetics 3 ECTS
Organised by
Degree Programme in Biotechnology

Learning outcomes

After the course, the student can:
- Explain the basics of genetics and different modes of inheritance.
- Understand how genetic variation evolves and which factors influence it.
- Understand the basics of population genetics.
- consider the role of different variables that affect the phenotypic outcome.
- Perform basic analysis in the field of genetics.

Contents

Review of the biological principles in the maintenance and evolution of genetic information. Basics of classical genetics, cytogenetics, population genetics, and quantitative genetics.

Optional 2 cu part will include computer exercises on genetics applications.

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In Finnish

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences
Basic studies
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences
Optional studies
2018–2019
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
BTK1061 [KOPIO]Basic concepts of genetics - Lectures
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
BTK1061 EI ENG.KIEL. TOTEUTUSTA [KOPIO]Basic concepts of genetics - Data analysis
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
BTK1061 Genetiikka
For Open University students only
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
BTK1061 [KOPIO]Basic concepts of genetics - Lectures
Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences
Degree Programmes