Practical syllabus (Zoo 352), Fundamentals of genetics

Practical syllabus (Zoo 352), Name: Fundamentals of genetics

Weeks	Description of exercise
1	Lab Safety and introduction
2	Introduction to chromosome structure, microscopic study of human, mouse and frog chmorosomes
3	Cell division (Mitosis), microscopic observation
4	Cell division (Meiosis), microscopic observation
5	Preparation of mitosis slides by using onions (Allium cepa) root tips
6	Basic information and culture methods of Drosophila melanogaster
7	First Examination
8	Chromosome preparation from bone marrow cells of mouse
9	Chromosome slides staining and microscopic observation
10	Determination of human blood group
11	Karyotyping: Identifying karyotypes of genetic disorders
12	Measures of central tendency
13	Revision
14	Second examination