Genetics

Doelstellingen van dit vak

• To understand the chemical structure of DNA and the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication. • To get familiar with the basic principles how information stored in genes is converted to a (cellular) phenotype in the form of RNA and protein. • To comprehend and be able to apply the concepts of genome structure, comparative genomics, and functional genomics. • To understand the molecular basis of single gene inheritance (Mendel’s first law), sex-linked single gene inheritance and to interpret human pedigrees. • To use the above information to deduce the concepts of Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection, molecular evolution and the origin of new genes and species. • To have sufficient background for more advanced courses in biochemistry and the life sciences.