The genetics laboratory serves to support practical work, research, and development in the field of genetics. It is used for activities related to practicals and research, including:
- Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance and Probability
- Analyzing Gene Frequencies in a Population
- Cytogenetics and Chromosome Analysis
- Identification, Isolation, Cloning, and Characterization of Genes
- Constructing, Transforming, and Studying Gene Expression
- Detecting Genetically Engineered Products at the Molecular Level
Some of the equipment found in this laboratory includes genetic boxes, glassware, water baths, scales, PCR machines, Eppendorf tubes, micropipettes, vortex mixers, centrifuges, microcentrifuges, ovens, transilluminators for DNA documentation, spectrophotometers, electrophoresis units, and autoclaves, among others.
The practical courses offered in the Genetics Laboratory unit include General Genetics, Cell Genetics, Microbial Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomolecular Analysis Techniques.