Genetics

Catalog description

Cat. 1 Through interactive lectures, group problem solving, and analysis of primary scientific literature, this course will help students understand the gene concept and its application in modern biological analysis. This course will cover patterns of inheritance, the relationship between genotype and phenotype, and the transmission, coding, and expression of genetic information contained in DNA in both model systems and humans. Students will gain an understanding of the modern tools of genetic analysis, including genomics creation of transgenic organisms, CRISPR editing and RNA interference. Applications of genetic analysis to current advancements in human health, such as gene therapy and personalized medicine, will be explored. Recommended background: Foundational knowledge of concepts in biology and biotechnology (BB 1101 and BB 1102 or equivalent)