VPM 704
Microbial Genetics
3
Course Description
Introduction to microbial genetics; nucleic acids; genetic codes; gene structure; DNA replication; phage biology; molecular aspect of gene expression; DNA damage and repair; DNA restriction; mutation and their chemical basis; detection and isolation of mutants; recombination; transportation; gene transfer; mapping and sequencing of the genome; Recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering.
Course Outline
Introduction to microbial genetics; nucleic acids; genetic codes; gene structure; DNA replication; phage biology; molecular aspect of gene expression; DNA damage and repair; DNA restriction; mutation and their chemical basis; detection and isolation of mutants; recombination; transportation; gene transfer; mapping and sequencing of the genome; Recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering; Infectious drug resistance and its significance