Introduction to Genetics

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the processes and importance of mitosis and meiosis.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the stages of mitosis and meiosis.

  • 1.2.

    Explain the significance of the differences between mitosis and meiosis.

2.

Understand the composition, structure and role of nucleic acids in the replication of DNA and the process of protein synthesis.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain the structure and method of replication of DNA.

  • 2.2.

    Explain the processes of and factors influencing gene expression.

  • 2.3.

    Explain protein synthesis.

3.

Be able to analyse the genetic basis of inheritance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Analyse how genetic problems involving monohybrid, co-dominant and sex-linked inheritance may be solved.

  • 3.2.

    Discuss specific examples of chromosome mutations, explaining their significance.