Genetics

Catalog description

Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours An examination of the principles of genetics in eukaryotes and prokaryotes at the level of molecules, cells, and multicellular organisms, including humans. Topics include Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, gene expression regulation, gene mutations, and the etiology of genetic based diseases. Students will also become familiar with concepts behind the field of bioinformatics, as well as various molecular genetics techniques including genetic engineering, genomics, gene expression analysis and nucleotide sequencing. Three hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0210 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher or CHEM 0350