奥塔哥大学

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree which enables each student to develop his or her own interests in a science subject (science major) and related subjects. Students have the flexibility to combine their major subject with other science subjects, as well as subjects from other disciplines across the University.

Genetics combines the classical approaches of Mendelian genetics and cyto-genetics with the recently developed discipline of molecular genetics. Very much a practical science, it also has a complex and interesting theoretical foundation.

Programme Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Genetics

100-level

• CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology
• CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health
• At least two of BIOL 112, BIOL 123, BIOC 192, ECOL 111, HUBS 191, HUBS 192, MATH 151 or MATH 160, STAT 110 or STAT 115. BIOC 192 and STAT 110 or 115 highly recommended.

200-level

• GENE 221 Molecular and Microbial Genetics
• GENE 222 Genes, Chromosomes and Populations
• GENE 223 Developmental and Applied Genetics
• BIOC 221 highly recommended; MICR 221 and ZOOL 222 recommended.

300-level

Four of:

• GENE 312 Evolutionary Genetics
• GENE 313 Medical Genetics
• GENE 314 Developmental Genetics
• GENE 315 Genomes
• BIOC 352 Advanced Molecular Biology and Informatics
• MICR 335 Molecular Microbiology

With approval from the Programme Director, other papers relevant to Genetics may be substituted for one 200-level paper and one 300-level paper.

Relevant 300-level papers include ANAT 333, ANAT 334, BIOC 353, BITC 301, BTNY 322, BTNY 326, MICR 336, MICR 337, PLBI 301, PLBI 302, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 316

Plus

162 further points, must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science.

Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) is also available.

A specific aim of the Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) degree is to develop advanced theoretical and research skills and in so doing to provide a platform for an advanced professional or academic career.