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BIO402Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Cytogenetics Of Plants

This course introduces the fundamentals of plant cytology and genetics. It explores the history of plant cytogenetics, chromosome characteristics, and genetic variations. The course also covers the causes and consequences of variations in plant genetics. Students will gain knowledge in plant cytogenetics concepts, equipping them for careers as geneticists. The course requires online study and assignments, providing a comprehensive understanding of plant cytogenetics.

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65h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
CytogeneticsPlant GeneticsChromosomesVariationsInheritance

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

History of Plant Cytogenetics

2

Chromosome Theory of Inheritance

3

Chromosome Packaging

4

Chromosome Morphology

5

Variations in Chromosome Number

6

Aneuploidy

7

Euploidy

8

Chromosome Structure Variations

9

Inversion

10

Translocation

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Geneticist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Plant Breeder

Apply your skills in this growing field

Research Scientist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Cytogeneticist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Biotechnologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsResearch InstitutionsConservation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

5h

Unit 1: Definition and History of Cytogenetics

5 study hours
  • •Read about the scientists who contributed to the development of cytogenetics.
  • •Define cytogenetics and its significance in plant cell biology.
  • •Understand the roles of microscopy and imaging methods in cytogenetics.
Week
2

Module 1:

5h

Unit 2: Chromosome Theory of Inheritance

5 study hours
  • •Study Theodore Boveri's experiment on sea urchin eggs and its implications.
  • •Understand Edmund Beecher Wilson's principles of chromosome theory.
  • •Analyze Thomas Hunt Morgan's experiments on Drosophila melanogaster.
Week
3

Module 1:

5h

Unit 3: Chromosome Packaging

5 study hours
  • •Learn about the role of histones in chromosome packaging.
  • •Describe the four levels of chromosome packaging.
  • •Understand the transition from DNA helix to mitotic chromosome.
Week
4

Module 1:

5h

Unit 4: Chromosome Morphology

5 study hours
  • •Study the functions of the centromere in chromosome behavior.
  • •Classify chromosomes based on the number and location of centromeres.
  • •Understand the shapes of chromosomes during anaphase.
Week
5

Module 1:

5h

Unit 5: Chromosome Classification Based On Size and Other Attributes

5 study hours
  • •Learn about karyotypes and ideograms in chromosome description.
  • •Understand the functions of satellite chromosomes and NOR regions.
  • •Distinguish between euchromatin and heterochromatin.
Week
6

Module 2:

5h

Unit 1: Variation in Chromosome Number: An Overview

5 study hours
  • •Distinguish between aneuploidy and euploidy.
  • •Understand the origin of variations in chromosome number.
  • •Learn the concept of the basic chromosome number and genome formula.
Week
7

Module 2:

5h

Unit 2: Monoploidy

5 study hours
  • •Understand the occurrence and production of monoploids.
  • •Learn about interspecific and intergeneric hybridization.
  • •Study the meiotic behavior and fertility in monoploids.
Week
8

Module 2:

5h

Unit 3: Diploidy and Introduction to Polyploidy

5 study hours
  • •Understand diploidy as a case of euploidy.
  • •Learn about meiotic behavior and fertility in diploids.
  • •Distinguish between diploidy and polyploidy.
Week
9

Module 2:

5h

Unit 4: Triploidy

5 study hours
  • •Understand triploidy as the first set of polyploids.
  • •Distinguish between autopolyploids and allopolyploids.
  • •Learn about genetic non-reduction and fertility in triploids.
Week
10

Module 2:

5h

Unit 5: Tetraploidy and Higher Polyploidy

5 study hours
  • •Understand how tetraploidy occurs in plants.
  • •Learn about chromosome complement and genome formulas of autotetraploids.
  • •Compare fertility in tetraploids versus triploids.
Week
11

Module 3:

5h

Unit 1: Aneuploidy: An Overview

5 study hours
  • •Distinguish aneuploids from euploids.
  • •Understand the causes of aneuploidy.
  • •Learn the concept of genic balance and its effects on aneuploids and euploids.
Week
12

Module 3:

5h

Unit 2: Aneuploidy and its Genetic Consequences

5 study hours
  • •Understand genetic consequences of aneuploidy.
  • •Learn about nullisomics, monosomics, and trisomics.
  • •Analyze the allelic constitution of trisomics.
Week
13

Module 3:

10h

Unit 3: Variation in Chromosome Structure

5 study hours
  • •Understand the processes of deletion and duplication.
  • •Learn about the cytological and genetic consequences of deletion and duplication.
  • •Study the evolutionary significance of duplication.

Unit 4: Inversion

5 study hours
  • •Understand the process and types of inversion.
  • •Learn about the genetic and cytological consequences of inversion.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed diagrams illustrating chromosome structure and behavior during meiosis.

2

Develop flashcards for key terms: aneuploidy, euploidy, inversion, translocation.

3

Practice solving genetics problems involving chromosome mutations and inheritance patterns.

4

Review the contributions of key scientists in the field of cytogenetics.

5

Focus on understanding the genetic consequences of chromosome variations.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 chromosome structure concepts

7

Practice chromosome pairing diagrams from Units 7-9 weekly

8

Review all self-assessment exercises

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