Genetics, Molecular Biology and Evolution

Catalog description

Introduction to the principles of classical and modern genetics and evolutionary theory. Topics: micro- and macro-evolution, population and molecular genetics including personal genomics and CRISPR. HUMBIO 2A and HUMBIO 2B are designed to be taken concurrently. Periodically there will be lectures that address related content in the two courses. Concurrent enrollment is strongly encouraged and is necessary for majors to meet recommended declaration deadlines. Human Biology majors are required to take the Human Biology Core Courses for a letter grade.