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MIC1008: Genetics and Developmental Biology (Core: 3 credits)

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

Course Coordinator
Associate Professor 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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