Page 109 - Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

MIC1008: Genetics and Developmental Biology (Core: 3 credit hours)

Learning Outcomes

1. State the principles of genetics and evolution in heredity and development.
2. Relate aspects of genetics and developmental biology in life.

Course Synopsis

This course is designed to extend student knowledge and understanding on the principles of
genetics and the mechanisms of genetic diversity, including aspects of heredity, developmental
biology, as well as theories on the origins of life, evolution and speciation.

Reference Texts

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1. Snustad, D. P. and Simmons, M. J. (2015). Principles of Genetics (7 edition). Wiley.
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2. Turnpenny, P.D. and Ellard, S. (2021). Emery's Elements of Medical Genetics (16 edition).
Elsevier.
3. Greer, R. (2018). Principles of Evolutionary Genetics. Syrawood Publishing House.

Course Coordinator
Dr. Suzita Mohd Noor

suzita@um.edu.my

03-79674901

Course Assessment

Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (70%) and a Final Exam (30%)

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