UBC BIOL 234
Fundamentals of Genetics
BIOL 234 explores the fundamental principles of genetics, emphasizing techniques and applications such as linkage mapping, complementation, mutagenesis, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), PCR, and genome engineering. This course is critical for students pursuing studies in biology, genetics, biotechnology, and related fields, providing practical and theoretical knowledge of genetic analysis and techniques.
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Lecture-recordings
Video Lectures list
- BIOL 234 First 2 week content (up to end of Mutations)
- PCR/Gel Electrophoresis
- Meiosis and Independent assortment crosses
- X linkage and pedigree
- Recombinancy and mapping 1
- 2 gene/3gene linkage and mapping
- Microsatelites and Week 8 Tutorial
- Midterm prep and Biomarkers
- Biomarkers and its tutorial
- Hardy–Weinberg principle
- GWAS/Paternity
- Mutagenesis and complementation and it's tutorial
- Mutagensis and Transposons and its tutorial(2024)
- Gene interaction/change to chromosome number
- Euploidy, Gene Duplication and cancer (+tutorial)
- Cytoplasmic inheritance/Cytonuclear interaction/Sex differences
- Genomes/Genome Sequencing/Genome Engineering
- Final exam review session
Our Teaching Philosophy
We provide clear, step-by-step explanations of key genetic principles and techniques, such as linkage mapping and genome engineering, ensuring you develop a strong understanding of the course material.
We use straightforward methods to help you efficiently grasp complex genetic topics, enabling you to prepare for exams and apply the concepts with confidence.
We thoroughly review tutorial problems and exam-style questions that closely resemble what you will encounter on assessments, helping you build familiarity and confidence for success.
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