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 Dr JL Weller (Coordinator), Dr J Ross
The lectures will give you an overview of how classical and molecular genetics are used to study development.
We first look at a number of different genetic techniques and concepts, including chemical and insertional mutagenesis, mutant analysis, genetic mapping, the regulation of gene expression, genetic transformation, genetic model organisms, and genomics.
We then discuss how these approaches have been applied to the study of a range of biological processes in plants and animals. Specific topics include hormone production and physiology, responses to the environment, tissue differentiation and developmental patterning.
The practical work has several components.
- A research project, where you will work closely with active research staff on a topic of current interest. A range of different projects are usually available, and may be based either in the glasshouse or in the laboratory, using the latest techniques in spectrometry and molecular biology.
- Several DNA analysis exercises, which take place in the computer lab and introduce you to a range of different resources and concepts used in working with gene sequences.
- A literature search, in which you are required to search for and summarise scientific literature discussing the molecular nature and biological role of a given plant or animal gene.
For further details, contact
Dr Jim Weller or the School of Plant Science on
(03) 6226 2603
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