MCB3023S - Molecular Evolutionary Genetics & Development

Course Outline:

This course provides advanced level studies in the area of molecular evolutionary genetics and development. Focus is placed on understanding key experiments in these fields and on interpreting data. Topics covered include: The origins and molecular genetics of viruses, principles of mouse molecular genetics applied to limb and neural development; evo-devo or how genetic change leads to morphological diversity; interactions between genetics, the environment and development.