Genetics

Overview

Genetics can be very useful in areas such as; animal science, nutrition, plant science, psychology and child behavior. The understanding of genetics is incredibly important as we move into the future but it can be incredibly difficult subject to grasp – this online course will set you on the right direction and give you a solid foundation.

Aims of the Genetics course from Warnborough College

• Acknowledge the history of urban genetics and interpret vital terminology in genetics work used, particularly relating to areas of study such as plant and animal sciences, conservation of plant and animal species, agriculture, horticulture, veterinary medicine and human health sciences.

• Develop understanding of the structures of cells and comprehend their basic functions specifically relating to cell division.

• Discuss the ways features are inherited.

• Develop knowledge of biological interactions and understand the significance of gene expression in heritability.

• Describe chemicals and reactions involved in genetics including protein synthesis.

• Explain the nature and management of genetic mutations.

• Develop understanding of how DNA repair mechanisms, and recombination to understand the significance of DNA cleaving and re-joining.

• Demonstrate an understanding of genetics to explain how variations occur in living organisms both within and beyond species.

• Explain both the significance and dynamics of genetic variation within populations of different living organisms.

• Describe how genetic knowledge is applied to a variety of human endeavours.