Details of LS1201 (Spring 2025)
| Level: 1 | Type: Theory | Credits: 3.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| LS1201 | Introduction to Biology II | Annagiri Sumana, Mohit Prasad |
| Syllabus |
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| Introduction to genetics: Mendelian principles, Extensions of Mendelian principles (Examples from model systems ), Gene mapping methods Pedigree analysis, Basics of Central dogma, mutation, Genetic diseases.
Basics of Evolution: Why evolution is true, Evidence; Tree of Life. Theories of evolution: Use and disuse theory, natural selection, new synthesis, sexual selection. Types of selection; mechanisms of evolution |
| References |
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| References
RECOMMENDED TEXT 1. Introduction to Genetic Analysis (9th Edition), A.J.F. Griffihs, RWessler, Richard C Lewontin& Sean B Carroll. W. H . Freeman &Company 2. Principles of genetics, 8th Edition, Gardner /Simmons/ Snustad. John wiley& sons Inc 3. Genetics 3rd edition Monroe W StrickbergerPrentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd. New Delhi 4. Evolution, Second Edition (2009). Douglas J. Futuyma, Sinauer Associates. 5. Bruce Alberts, Dennis Bray, Karen Hopkin, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts and Peter Walter, Essential Cell Biology, Edition 2, Garland Science (2004) |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 2 | IP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | IP | 6 | Not Allowed |
| 4 | MP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 5 | MP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 6 | MR | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 7 | MR | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 8 | MS | 2 | Core |
| 9 | RS | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 10 | RS | 2 | Not Allowed |