Genetics
Undergraduate course, Autonomous University of Mexico City (UACM), College of Sciences and Humanities, 2021
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in genetic principles, covering molecular, classical, and population genetics within the context of health and biological sciences.
Objectives
To understand the mechanisms of inheritance, gene expression, and genetic variation, and to apply this knowledge to solve problems in human health and evolutionary biology.
Key Topics
- Molecular Basis of Inheritance: DNA structure, replication, transcription, and translation.
- Mendelian & Post-Mendelian Genetics: Laws of inheritance, allelic interactions, and complex traits.
- Cytogenetics: Chromosome structure, mitosis, meiosis, and chromosomal abnormalities.
- Population Genetics: Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, evolutionary forces, and genetic drift.
- Human Genetics: Pedigree analysis and genetic basis of common diseases.
Methodology
Combines theoretical lectures with problem-solving workshops and laboratory simulations to analyze genetic patterns and molecular data.