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GENETIC APPLICATIONS BSC308

Duration (approx) 100 hours
Qualification
Statement of Attainment

Study Applications for Genetics with Plants, Animals and Humans.

Learn techniques used in genetic and genomics research, including genotyping, gene cloning, genome editing, engineering, and phenotyping and more. 

  • Developed & tutored by a team of scientists with experience in both research and commercial applications of genetic advancements
  • Self paced, online, flexible course that expands your understanding of real world genetics application
  • Ideal as a gap filler, as professional development or for anyone with a passion or need to learn more about genetics.

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COURSE OUTLINE

This course is spread over 10 lessons as follows:

Lesson 1: Inheritance Patterns and Non-Mendelian Genetics

  • Mendelian genetics
  • Mendel’s law of inheritance
  • Non- Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns
  • Multiple allele traits
  • Codominance
  • Incomplete dominance
  • Pleiotropy
  • Inheritance tools
  • Pedigree 

Lesson 2: Genetic Foundations 

  • Nucleic acids
  • Structure of DNA
  • Genomic DNA
  • Genomic libraries
  • Complementary DNA
  • Generating cDNA libraries
  • Autosomal DNA
  • Mitochondrial DNA
  • Structure of mRNA

Lesson 3: Genetic Technologies

  • ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay)
  • Microarrays
  • Application of microarray
  • PCR (polymer chain reaction)
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Types of PCR
  • DNA sequencing technologies
  • Application of PCR and DNA sequencing technology
  • Bioinformatics 

Lesson 4: Complex Genetic Inheritance

  • Polygenic inheritance
  • Gene conversion
  • Epistasis
  • Cytoplasmic inheritance
  • Infectious Heredity
  • Mosaicism
  • Sex- linked inheritance

Lesson 5: Epigenetics

  • Introduction
  • Histone modification
  • DNA methylation
  • MicroRNA

Lesson 6: Genetic Modification (Genetic Engineering)

  • Introduction
  • Gene editing
  • Genetic Recombination
  • CRISPR-Cas9
  • Cloning
  • Mutagenesis
  • Horticultural application of mutagenesis

Lesson 7: Genome Editing and Ethical Considerations

  • Introduction
  • Somatic vs Germline gene editing
  • Ethical considerations 

Lesson 8: Genomics and Crop Development

  • Introduction
  • Uses of genetic technology in agriculture
  • Genetically modified plants
  • Types of genetic modification
  • Benefits of GM crops
  • Examples of different GM crops 

Lesson 9: Genomics and Livestock Development

  • Genomics in livestock
  • Heritability
  • Trait selection
  • Cloning
  • Transgenic Animals
  • Other animal genomic programs 

Lesson 10: Genomics and Human Health

 

AIMS 

  • Review the basics of Mendelian genetics. Explain several non-Mendelian inheritance patterns and how they affect inheritance in plants and animals.
  • Explain the basic structure of DNA and mRNA and common methods laboratory methods.
  • Explain modern genetic technologies used to investigate DNA. 
  • Explain more complex forms of genetic inheritance, including polygenic inheritance, gene conversion, infectious heredity, and epistasis and how they affect plants, and in some cases, human health.
  • Explain the basic concepts of epigenetics and discuss applications for epigenetics. 
  • Explain genetic modification and highlight the methods by which this can be achieved.
  • Discuss the ethical consideration of gene editing.
  • To explain the use of genomics in crops.
  • Explain the applications of genomics in animals.
  • Explain the applications of genetic technologies in human health.

 

 

What will you be able to do when you finish this course?

When you finish this course you will understand how the recent developments in genetics that could impact and improve agriculture, medicine, human health and food and crop production.

If you plan on working in any of these areas, this course will help you stay on top of any new developments, improve decision making and will also increase your knowledge of this area immensely.

What makes this course a great choice?

This course is ideal for anyone who would like to understand more about genetic applications and work towards professional development, studying in your own time, at your own pace, whilst being supported by your tutor along the way. 

 

 
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

Dr Kerry ClaydonBA-BSc (Psychology, Computer Science, Aquaculture), BSc (Hons Microbiology), PhD (Microbiology), Diploma in Brewing Science. Kerry has over 20 years’ experience in various fields of microbiology including aquatic microbiology, medical microbiology, agricultural microbiology, and brewing microbiology. Kerry has been the Director of several health programs within Australian and Asia and is a passionate teacher and tutor.
Dr. Gareth PearceGraduated from the University of Nottingham in 1982 with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Animal Science. Between 82 and 85 worked as Research Assistant and Demonstator in Animal Science at the University of Leeds. Over more than 30 years he has furthered his studies, obtaining eight significant university qualifications including degrees in Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Gareth has significant teaching experience around the world as a faculty member at eight different universities including Associate Professor at Murdoch University and Director of Studies in Veterinary Science at Cambridge University. He has over 100 prestigious research papers published, and enjoys an outstanding international reputation in the fields of animal and veterinary science.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Dr. Lynette MorganBroad expertise in horticulture and crop production. She travels widely as a partner in Suntec Horticultural Consultants, and has clients in central America, the USA, Caribbean, South East Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.