Learning outcomes of the course unit
To provide basic knowledge necessary to understand the genomic programs
Prerequisites
To provide basic knowledge necessary to understand the genomic programs
Course contents summary
Genetic fine structure (Benzer)
Insertional mutagenesis in plants ( T-DNA and transposon tagging )
Construction of insertional mutant lines and their use in forward and reverse genetics
Reaserch seminars reporting examples of utilisation of data retrieved from open access collections of insertional mutants .
Recommended readings
Course materials provided by the lecturer
NAME OF LECTURER
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2009/2010
YEAR OF STUDY: 3
SEMESTER: First semester
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2
UNIT COORDINATOR: RESTIVO Francesco Maria
CONTACT HOURS: 16
INDIVIDUAL WORK HOURS: 34
