The course intends to gain insight into the molecular basis of inherited diseases, evolution, and the genetic diversity essential for advancing biotechnological research and innovation.
The student can understand the basic concept of genetic engineering and its multiple applications.
The student can be able to understand the about patterns of inheritance, variation and diversity among species.
The student will be able to design a vector system for a gene of interest.
The student will demonstrate the extraction of genetic content from an animal sample.
Class attendence: 8%; Class performance, Class tests: 20%; Final Exam: 72%.
About me
Hello, I'm Dr. Saifullah. This is fascinating to me how phenotypes like coat color, hair color, etc. are determined by a specific gene in our body and other animals or plants. Moreover, I would share my experience with you on how to design and construct a vector system for the expression of a gene of interest.
Recommended Readings
1. J. Sambrook, and T. Maniatis: Molecular cloning. A laboratory Manual (2nd edt).
2. R. W. Old: Principles of Gene Manipulation, An Introduction to Genetic Engineering
Supplementary Readings
1. J. A. Smith, K. Struhl: Current protocols in Molecular Biology
2. Watson: Molecular Biology of gene (4th edt).
3. Robert F. Muller, Ian D Young: Emery‟s Elements of Medical Genetics
4. IstavariRasko and C. Stephen Downes (1995): Genes in Medicine
5. Strachan, T. A. and Read A. P. (1996): Human molecular genetics