Details
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
| Date | 14 March 2024 (Thursday) | 21 March 2024 (Thursday) |
| Time | 12:30pm – 1:20pm | 12:30pm – 1:20pm |
| Venue | Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall (WLGH), Graduate House, HKU | Wang Gungwu Lecture Hall (WLGH), Graduate House, HKU |
Speaker: Prof. Gary Chan, Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences, HKU
Class Topic
Classical Genetics
Brief introduction to the course
This course aims to provide a basic conceptual understanding of the biology of molecules and cells to underpin later studies in applied biology, genetics, biochemistry, nutrition, biotechnology, microbiology, plant and animal physiology, and developmental biology.
Number of seats for observers/visitors
4 seats per session (Enrolment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.)
Purpose of this Session
All sessions are whole class lectures for basic introduction of genetics knowledge to Year 1 students
Session 1: Genetics of garden pea
Session 2: Sex chromosome
Session 1: Genetics of garden pea
Session 2: Sex chromosome
Biography of the Teacher
Professor Gary Chan is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Biological Sciences. He completed his PhD at the University of Basel and did his Postdoctoral training at the Francis Crick Institute in London. He is committed to fostering an engaging and effective learning environment for his students. He was recently awarded the Early Career Teaching Award (2023).