This module aims to provide students with knowledge about advances and applications in the field of genomics. It includes a review of the genome structure, its mapping and sequencing, the use of model organisms, and an understanding of the use of expression sequence tags (ESTs) and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), as well as techniques used to study gene functions and generate transgenic animals and mutant species. The genetic aspect of diseases, the Human Genome Project, the applications of molecular biology in the diagnosis of diseases, and the identification of genetic variations are also covered.