PEBO 309: Principles of Genetics

This course aims at the study of the principles of plant and animal genetics. Students will study chromosome morphology and the behavior of chromosomes during cell division. Chromosomal abnormalities will also be treated in this course. Extra-chromosomal inheritance will also be treated. Population and biometrical genetics and their applications in breeding will be discussed. Students will also study some aspects of molecular genetics. The course will also involve laboratory practical.