About the Course

Concepts in Genetics is the eleventh Core Course of B.Sc. (Honours) Biochemistry Programme (BSCBCH) being offered under UGC-CBCS Scheme. The theory course of Concepts in Genetics (BBCCT-121) has a credit weightage worth 4 credits and a separate laboratory course (BBCCL-122) worth 2 credits along with this course.

Concepts in Genetics has emerged and developed as a core subject of Biochemistry with simultaneous advances in the field of microscopy and modern molecular biology techniques. These remarkable discoveries and their applications in genome study has added to the understanding of the basic concepts of genetics, DNA structure, genes, and chromosomes. This course provides comprehensive understanding of Mendelism, Mendelian principles and model organisms used in genetics in a way that learners can apply this knowledge in understanding the heritability, evolution and speciation, and develop an interest to pursue higher research.

This theory course consists of 4 blocks which contain 12 Units. Each block contains three units. Block I deals with the Mendelism. Block II is dedicated to gene mapping. Block III is about genetic basis of development and sex determination. Last block, Block IV is about genetic basis of evolution.