2 units · BME department course · Nigerian universities
Study BME 215 the smart way
Sage already knows this exact syllabus — ask it anything about Human Genetic I, generate practice questions in your exam's format, and get a cram sheet that works offline.
What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)
Students should be able to:
exhibit a sound knowledge of basic genetics principles
recognise important concepts related to human genetic diversity and inheritance
identify the appropriate clinical applications of specific genetic techniques
explain the basic concepts of human genetics as the basis of genetic engineering
apply the simple technique of DNA fingerprinting
discuss how these principles can be applied to fight disease;
demonstrate the application of genetic engineering in fighting diseases.
Course contents
Human Heredity: haploid and diploid chromosome, DNA, trait, genes, blood group. The Human Genome: Definition of Genome; History of Human Genome Project; Gene Sequencing; Molecular organization and gene content; Genetic Coding Genomic variation in humans. Genetic disorders: Albinism, Cystic Fibrosis, Dwarfism, Sickle Cell Disease, Color Blindness, Hemophilia, Duschenne Muscular dystrophy. 300 Level
Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study BME 215.