Genes and Development Lab

Catalog description

Offered spring semester odd years. Prereq., BIOB 260 . BIOB 272 , BIOB 301 , and BIOB 375 are recommended. This is a laboratory course that will introduce the students to the tools and methods for investigating how genetic information drives animal development and to using model organisms for studying genes associated with human disease. Students will gain practical experience in experimental design, data collection, results analysis, and scientific communication. Students will perform research independently or in a small group as well as attend formal classroom presentations and discussion. Level: Undergraduate