Genetics
Overview
Genetics combines the classical approaches of Mendelian genetics and cyto-genetics with the recently developed discipline of molecular genetics. Very much a practical science, it also has a complex and interesting theoretical foundation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
- Master of Science (MSc)
Papers
See the full list of Genetics (GENE) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Genetics
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | Two of BIOL 112, BIOL 113, BIOC 192, ECOL 111, HUBS 191, HUBS 192, MATH 151 or MATH 160, STAT 110 or STAT 115 | 18 18 36 |
| 200-level | 18 18 18 18 | |
| 300-level | Four of GENE 311, GENE 312, GENE 313, GENE 314, BIOC 352, MICR 335 With approval from the Programme Director, other papers relevant to Genetics may be substituted for one 200-level paper and one 300-level paper. Relevant 300-level papers include ANAT 334, BIOC 353, BIOC 354, BIOC 355, BITC 301, BTNY 326, ECOL 311, MICR 336, MICR 337, PLBI 301, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 316 | 72 |
| Plus | 144 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science | 144 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Genetics
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage |
Two of BIOL 112, BIOL 113, BIOC 192, ECOL 111, HUBS 191, HUBS 192, MATH 151 or MATH 160, STAT 110 or STAT 115 54 further points |
18 18
36 54 |
| 2nd stage |
At least one of BIOC 221, MICR 221, ZOOL 222 (recommended) 36 further points at 200-level or above 18 further points |
18 18 18 18 36 18 |
| 3rd stage |
Five of GENE 311, GENE 312, GENE 313, GENE 314, BIOC 352, MICR 335 18 further points at 200-level or above With approval from the Programme Director, other papers relevant to Genetics may be substituted for one 200-level paper and one 300-level paper. Relevant 300-level papers include ANAT 334, BIOC 353, BIOC 354, BIOC 355, BITC 301, BTNY 326, ECOL 311, MICR 336, MICR 337, PLBI 301, ZOOL 315, ZOOL 316 |
18 90 18 |
| 4th year |
Two of BIOC 451, BIOC 453, BTNY 466, MICR 461, PLBI 401, ZOOL 410 |
48 24 24 48 |
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There is no second year Honours course in this subject; admission to the Honours programme is normally at third stage (after passing a total of 252 points, including at least 108 points above 100-level, in the first and second years of study). |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Genetics
| Papers |
|---|
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Two of BIOC 451, BIOC 453, BTNY 467, MICR 461, PLBI 401, ZOOL 410 |
Master of Science (MSc) in Genetics
| Papers |
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GENE 411, GENE 412, GENE 495 plus two papers at 400-level selected from BIOC 451, BIOC 453, BTNY 466, MICR 461, PLBI 401, ZOOL 410. GENE 5 (thesis) |
Minor Subject Requirements
Genetics as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), or Bachelor of Tourism (BTour) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | CELS 191 | 18 |
| 200-level | 36 | |
| 300-level | Two of GENE 311, GENE 312, GENE 313, GENE 314 | 36 |
| Prerequisites for GENE 221 include CHEM 191 | ||
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/genetics
