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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
A four-credit course, the Principles of Genetics course by Swayam has been specially designed for undergraduates of all life science programmes. The online course aims to equip candidates with the fundamental knowledge of heredity, genetics, and inheritance. And to build a foundational understanding of the various biological principles.
Spread over 12 weeks, the Principles of Genetics certification syllabus broadly covers the genetics' fundamentals, Mendelism and its extensions, Linkage and Extranuclear inheritance, and sex determination. Each unit, spread across three weeks, contains 15 hours of teaching for a comprehensive understanding of the concepts.
Other core topics covered in the Principles of Genetics programme are laws of inheritances, gene functions, Mendel's principles, gene interactions, genetics' framework, among others.
However, they can only avail of the Principles of Genetics certification after paying the certification fee and meeting the minimum marks criteria in the internal assessment and end-term exam.
The Highlights
- Undergraduate course
- Free enrolment
- 100% Online course
- Tests and quizzes
- Elective course
- Video tutorials
- Downloadable study material
- Certification available
- Certification examination
Programme Offerings
- End-term certification examination
- Undergraduate Course
- Certification available
- Free course material
- Downloadable study material
- 100% online course
- elective course
- tests and quizzes
- video tutorials
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Mysore University |
Eligibility Criteria
Besides, candidates must appear for an end-term examination and secure 40% of the marks to be eligible for the Principles of Genetics course certificate.
What you will learn
Upon completing the Principles of Genetics online course, candidates will have gained adequate knowledge in the following areas:
- The laws of inheritance in plants systems
- Historical overview of genetics
- Applications of the Mendelian principles
- Functioning of genes
- Outcomes of gene interactions
- Deviation mechanisms while understanding the laws of inheritance
- Basics of diagnosing genetic diseases
- Basics of extra-chromosomal inheritance
- Linkages
- Crossing over in breeding experiments
- Role of environment in the determination of sex
- Hormonal control of sex determination
- Molecular basis of sex determination
- Dosage compensation in man and drosophila
Independent investigation of genetic problems by using literature and empirical data analysis
Who it is for
The Principles of Genetics online course by Swayam is suitable for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any life science programme.
Admission Details
- Access the Principles of Genetics certification course by visiting the course page: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_bt02/preview
- Start the admission process by simply clicking on the 'Sign in/Register' tab present on the course page.
- Candidates can create an account with Swayam by providing a username and password. Or, they can log in via social accounts like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.
- Candidates can begin learning after you finish the sign-up process.
Application Details
While candidates are not required to apply for the Principles of Genetics programme by Swayam, they need to complete a sign-up/registration form. Candidates need to fill his/her contact details and submit the registration/sign-up form to enrol successfully.
The Syllabus
- Heredity and environment
- Pre-mendelian genetic concepts
- History of science of genetics
- Biography of Mendel and his experiments with pea plant
- Co-dominance and Incomplete dominance
- Law of segregation
- Genetic problems related
- Genetic problems related
- Law of independent assortment
- Application of Mendel’s principles
- Chromosome Theory of Inheritance
- Phenomenon of Dominance
- Inheritance patterns in Humans
- Allelic Variation & Gene function
- Genetic problems related
- Gene interactions: Inter allelic
- Blood groups and Rh factor in humans
- Lethal alleles, penetrance, and expressivity
- Epistasis
- Pleiotropy and phenocopy
- Linkage - Features and Discovery of Linkage
- Linkage - Chromosomal Theory of Linkage
- Kinds of Linkage and Linkage Groups
- Crossing over - Cytological Detection, Features and Types of Crossing over
- Crossing over - Mechanism, Theories, Factors affecting and Significance of Crossing over
- Sex Linked Inheritance in Drosophila Melanogaster
- Sex Linked Inheritance in Humans
- Inheritance of sex influenced traits
- Extra-nuclear Inheritance - Material effect and Infectious Heredity
- Extra nuclear inheritance- organelle heredity Mitochondrial and Chloroplast
- Chromosomal Theory of Sex Determination XX-XO, XX-XY, and ZZ-ZW System
- Y Chromosome in Sex Determination in Melandrium and Hormonal Control of Sex Determination Environment and Sex Determination
- Genic Balance Theory of Bridges
- Gynandromorphs Intersexes
- Super Sexes in Drosophila
- Molecular basis of Sex Determination in Drosophila
- Molecular basis of Sex Determination in Man
- Dosage Compensation and Strategies
- Dosage Compensation in Drosophila
- Dosage Compensation in Man
Evaluation process
The end-term exam for the Principles of Genetics certification course by Swayam comprises 100 questions and carries 70 per cent of the overall result.
Instructors
Mysore University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
No, the exam is not mandatory. However, you must attend the examination if you wish to obtain certification.
Yes, the Principles of Genetics certification contains assignments and in-course tests that are necessary for a certificate.
This is a 12-weeks online course.
No, you will not receive a certificate in such a case.