INTRODUCTION

This course module seeks to provide an in-depth background in all areas of classical/Mendelian genetics Specific topics include; Mendelian genetics: History of Mendelian genetics, Mendelian’s law of inheritance, Pea plant experiment, Factors considered in the choice of genetic experiments chromosome theory of inheritance: Chromosomal behavior, Theory of inheritance, Morgan’s experimental evidence, Chromosome alterations; chromosome Mapping: Techniques used to locate the position of genes in there loci; chromosomes gene and chromosome mutations: Relationship between genes/DNA and proteins mutations affecting chromosome function; Sex-linked traits: Problem-Solving Methods in Genetics(statistics), Genetic disorders, Chromosomal abnormalities: Chromosomal Mutation; Causes of mutation in the chromosomes, human genetics: Difference between autosomes and sex chromosomes, autosomal traits; Construction of a pedigree population and evolutionary, Interaction and inheritance of Lethal genes, Test crosses, genetics Molecular Genetics, Problem-Solving Methods in Genetics(statistics). Problem solving is emphasized.