ZOO 556 (Theory and Practicals)

Zoo 556

Advanced Cytogenetics 2 (1+1)

Objective

To provide zoology graduate students with advanced scientific information about the architecture of chromsomes including viral chromosomes and changes in chromosome structure and number and the diseases or syndromes associated with these changes, especially in humans.

Contents

Architecture of viral, prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes, nature and consequences of altered chromosomal structure, sources and consequences involving chromosome number, karyotype preparation, banding techniques, human chromosomes and the genetic maps.