BIOL 352 - Genetics

Units: 4

Detailed study of classical transmission, molecular quantitative and population genetics. Included will be current observations and concepts of the nature, organization, function and regulation of the expression of genetic material. Subject matter covered includes mechanisms of genetic conveyance, recombination, mapping, mutation and repair, RNA and DNA viruses, karyotyping, human genetics, and genetics of organelles. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 , BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , and BIOL 215 with grades of C (2.0) or better, or enrollment in the Biological Sciences graduate program.