Zhejiang Normal University doesn’t seem to have a master’s degree program in genetics. Are you referring to the re-examination of genetics? The reference book for the retest genetics exam is "General Genetics", edited by Zhang Feixiong, (second edition), Science Press, 2010. The exam syllabus is as follows:
Zhejiang Normal University Master’s Entrance Examination Retest Subjects
Examination Outline
Subject Code and Name: 590 Genetics
Applicable majors: 0710 Biology (04 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
1. Examination format and examination paper structure
(1) Examination paper full marks and examination time
The full score of this test paper is 150 points, and the test time is 180 minutes.
(2) Question answering method
The answering method is closed book and written test.
The test paper consists of test questions and answer sheets; answers must be written on the corresponding positions on the answer sheet.
(3) Question structure of the test paper
Term explanation questions: 8 questions, each question is worth 4 points, ***32 points
Fill in the blanks: 20 blanks, 1 point for each blank, ***20 points
Multiple choice questions: 10 questions, 2 points for each question, ***20 points
Analysis essay questions: 7 Small questions, each question is worth 8 to 18 points, ***78 points
2. Examination objectives (review requirements)
Full-time Master's Degree Graduate Entrance Examination "Genetics" The subject examination content includes 4 basic courses in genetics, including classical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics and developmental genetics. Candidates are required to systematically master the basic knowledge, basic theories and basic methods of related disciplines, and be able to apply relevant theories and methods. Analyze and solve practical problems in genetics.
3. Summary of examination scope or examination content
Chapter 1 Introduction
1. Research objects and tasks of genetics.
2． A brief history of the development of genetics.
3. The role of genetics in scientific research and production practice.
Chapter 2 Genetic Material
1. Cell division.
2. Chromosome weekly history.
3. The chromosome theory of inheritance.
Chapter 3 Mendel’s Law and its Extensions
1. Separation Law.
2. Laws of independent distribution and free combination.
3. Application of probability and statistical principles in genetic research.
Chapter 4: Linkage exchange and gene mapping
1. Linkage and exchange phenomena.
2. Linkage exchange and gene mapping.
3. Linkage group.
Chapter 5 Sex Determination and Sex-linked Inheritance
1. Sex determination.
2. Sex-linked inheritance.
3. Gender differentiation.
Chapter 6: The inheritance of bacteria and phages
1. Mutants of bacteria and phages.
2. The genetics and mapping of bacteria.
3. Genetics and mapping of phages.
Chapter 7 Genetic Recombination
1. Homologous recombination.
2. Site-specific recombination.
3. Transposition recombination.
Chapter 8 Chromosome Aberrations
1. Structural variation of chromosomes.
2. Variation in the number of chromosomes.
Chapter 9 Gene Mutation
1. Characteristics of gene mutations.
2. Performance and detection of mutations.
3. Gene mutations and their molecular mechanisms.
Chapter 10 Cytoplasmic inheritance
1. The concept and characteristics of cytoplasmic inheritance.
2. Inheritance of organelle genomes.
3. Inheritance of non-cytoplasmic components.
4. Plant male sterility
Chapter 11 Inheritance of quantitative traits
1. Characteristics of inheritance of quantitative traits.
2. Statistical analysis of quantitative trait inheritance.
3. Heritability and its estimation.
Chapter 12 Population Genetics
1. Several basic concepts of population genetics.
2. The law of genetic balance.
3. Factors affecting genetic balance.
Reference textbooks or main reference books:
1. Zhang Feixiong, "General Genetics" (Second Edition), Science Press, 2010.
2. Zhao Shouyuan, Qiao Shouyi, "Modern Genetics" (Second Edition), Curriculum Textbook for the 21st Century, Higher Education Press, 2010.
3. Liu Zudong's "Genetics" Volumes 1 and 2, Higher Education Press, 1991.
4. Zhang Yujing, "Molecular Genetics", Science Press, 2006.
5. L.H. Hartwell, Zhang Bo, et al., "Genetics: From Genes to Genomes" (Third Edition), Science Press, 2008.
6. Ottoline Leyser, edited by Stephen Day, translated by Qu Lijia and Deng Xingwang, "Mechanism of Plant Development" Higher Education Press, 2006.
7. Cui Keming, "Plant Developmental Biology", Peking University Press, 2007.
Wish you good luck~