General Genetics

Catalog description

Credits: 4 Lecture-Laboratory Prerequisite: One of BSB 151 , or BSB 141 or BSB 171 ; AND one of BSB 152 or BSB 142 or BSB 172 (w/labs) An introduction to the study of the transmission and expression of genetic information. Studying molecular genetics (replication, mutation, repair, and expression of genetic material) will provide the basis of understanding of Mendelian, cellular, and population genetics. Material will include discussion of historical experiments important to the development of the field and of ethical issues raised by modern genetic technologies. This course will prepare students for more advanced topics, e.g. BSB 332 Cellular and Molecular Biology, BSB 452 Immunology, and BSB 467 / PSC 467 Biochemistry