BS Genetics

Genetics is the study of genes, which are fundamental units of heredity that contain biological information. Genes are made of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a molecule that's made up of two strands that pair together like a zipper. Genes are how living organisms inherit features or traits from their ancestors; for example, children usually look like their parents because they have inherited their parents' genes. Genetics tries to identify which traits are inherited and to explain how these traits are passed from generation to generation. Some traits are part of an organism's physical appearance, such as eye color or height. Other sorts of traits are not easily seen and include blood types or resistance to diseases. Some traits are inherited through genes, which is the reason why tall and thin people tend to have tall and thin children. Genes are made from a long molecule called DNA, which is copied and inherited across generations. DNA is made of simple units that line up in a particular order within it, carrying genetic information. The language used by DNA is called genetic code, which lets organisms read the information in the genes. This information is the instructions for the construction and operation of a living organism.

Core Courses

  • Physiological Genetics
  • Human Genetics
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Principles of Genetics
  • Cell Biology

Eligibility Criteria

  • A minimum score of 50% an intermediate or equivalent exam
  • They may also need to pass an entrance test

Scope

Genetics has a wide scope, including many areas of study and application, such as

  • Medical genetics
  • Community genetics
  • Molecular genetics and genomics

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