Genetics

Catalog description

The course has lectures and laboratory exercises. Lecture concentrates on the study of genes and genomes with emphasis on data analysis and problem solving; topics include patterns of inheritance, the relationship of DNA and phenotype, genome structure and engineering, the nature of heritable changes, and genes in population. The laboratory includes experiments in microbial, plant, and animal (including human) genetics, emphasizing molecular approaches. Lab exercises include molecular cloning and DNA manipulation. Typically offered Fall. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the relationship of DNA and phenotype. 2. Understand the genome structure and engineering. 3. Understand the nature of heritable changes. 4. Understand genes in population. View Class Schedule