Genetics and Molecular Biology

Catalog description

First course in a 2-semester sequence designed to teach students current concepts in genetics and molecular biology. This course prepares students in the biological sciences for advanced courses in their emphasis areas. Topics covered in this course include: Mendelian inheritance; mitosis and meiosis; chromosomal basis of inheritance and linkage; regulation of gene expression; mutations; gene mapping; DNA structure and replication; gene function; DNA repair; population genetics; evolution and natural selection; genetic engineering and biotechnology. Prerequisites: ( BIOL 103 or BIOL 153 ) and CHEM 114 . Corequisites: BIOL 202L .