Module 6: Genetic Change

Mutation

HSC Syllabus: How does mutation introduce new alleles into a population?

• Understanding Mutagens and Their Operation
• Types of Mutations
• Somatic vs Germline Mutations
• Coding and Non-Coding DNA
• Causes of Genetic Variation
• Effects of Mutation

Genetic Technoologies

HSC Syllabus: Does artificial manipulation of DNA have the potential to change populations forever?

• Applications and Implications of Biotechnology
• Current Genetic Technologies
• Reproductive Technologies in Modern Biology
• Understanding Cloning Technologies
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Benefits of Genetic Technologies
• Effects of Biotechnology on Agricultural Biodiversity
• Social, Economic, and Cultural Contexts of Biotechnology