Details of LS2202 (Spring 2026)
| Level: 2 | Type: Theory | Credits: 4.0 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Instructor(s) |
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| LS2202 | Molecular Genetics | Malancha Ta, Rupak Datta |
| Preamble |
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| This course is designed to build a platform in molecular genetics where topics such as the central dogma, DNA recombination and repair system, bacterial genetics, and some gene manipulation techniques will add the relevant flavors! |
| Syllabus |
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| Syllabus
DNA structure and organization RNA & non-coding RNAs Basics of replication, transcription and translation. DNA recombination and repair. Bacterial genetics: Mutations, Transformation, Conjugation, Transduction, Basics of Lac operon. Phages - Small SS-DNA phages, Alpha phage, P1 phage. Gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology: PCR, Sanger Sequencing, Cloning, Restriction mapping, Making genomic library, KO mice. |
| References |
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| References
1. Introduction to Genetic Analysis (9th Edition), A.J.F. Griffihs, R Wessler, Richard C Lewontin& Sean B Carroll. W. H . Freeman &Company 2. Biochemistry (6th Edition) J. M. Berg, J. L. Tymoczko, L. Stryer. W. H.Freeman& Co Ltd. 3. Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry (4th Edition) Nelson and Cox. W. H. Freeman & Co. 4. 5. Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics (7th Edition); S. B. Primrose, Richard M. Twyman; Blackwell Pub., 2006. |
Course Credit Options
| Sl. No. | Programme | Semester No | Course Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 2 | IP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 3 | MP | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 4 | MP | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 5 | MR | 2 | Not Allowed |
| 6 | MR | 4 | Not Allowed |
| 7 | MS | 10 | Not Allowed |
| 8 | MS ( Biological Sciences ) | 4 | Core |
| 9 | MS | 6 | Not Allowed |
| 10 | MS | 8 | Not Allowed |
| 11 | RS | 1 | Not Allowed |
| 12 | RS | 2 | Not Allowed |