BEHAVIORAL GENETICS

Catalog description

This lecture and laboratory course will explore the interaction between behavior and genetics. Topics addressed will include research systems used in behavioral genetics research, ways of studying animal behavior, gene function, gene expression, genetic manipulation, genome sequencing, and bioinformatics. Research techniques will include behavioral observations, cognition assays, and traditional and cutting edge genetics research techniques and analyses (DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, transgene generation, quantitative PCR, next generation sequencing). Students will design, conduct, analyze, and present semi-independent research projects over the course of the semester. (Cross-listed with NEUR 4810 ).