BIOL3401 - Genetics

BIOL 3401 Genetics (4 semester credit hours) The phenomenon of heredity, its cytological and molecular basis; gene expression and transfer of genetic information, with a major focus on bacterial and model eukaryotic systems; genetic recombination and chromosome mapping; tetrad analysis; mutations and their role in understanding function; genetic interactions; application of recombinant DNA techniques to genetic analysis. Landmark experiments and their analysis. Problem solving and discussion related to concepts covered in lectures. An online subscription fee of up to $200 may be required for this course for online homework access. Prerequisites: BIOL 2311 and (BIOL 2281 or CHEM 2401 or equivalent) and (CHEM 2323 or equivalent). (4-0) S