1. HDL 121: GENERAL BIOLOGY
CHAPTER 00 : INTRODUCTION COURSE
COURSE INTRODUCTION
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2. Course Introduction
This course introduces animal cell
based on
structure, characteristics, functions and
cellular division. It also emphasises the
theory of inheritance including the
structure and role of gene, DNA and
chromosome.
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3. Course Introduction
Course Objectives
To understand the structure, characteristics
and functions of animal cells.
To understand cell cycle and cell division.
To understand DNA, chromosome and
theory of inheritance.
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4. Course Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able
to:
List down and explain the functions of organelles
of cells.
Describe the process of cell cycle and cell division.
Discuss the theory of inheritance.
Describe the structure of normal human
chromosomes.
Discuss some chromosomal abnormalities of
clinical importance.
Explain protein and DNA synthesis
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5. Course Introduction
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