BIOL 260 Genetics

This course provides a foundation in classical and molecular genetics. Topics include nucleic acid structure; gene structure, expression and regulation; genome replication, mutation and repair; microbial genetics; Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, linkage, polygenic inheritance, gene interactions; epigenetics and cancer genetics. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on manipulation of the genetic model systems Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans, and analysis of polymorphisms affecting taste in humans. Techniques include gene mapping, RNAi, genotyping analysis, bioinformatics, and scientific writing.