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BI 235 - Genetics

Credits: 4

Genetics is a fundamental discipline in biology. It plays a role in the understanding of all biological and biomedical fields, from population ecology to evolution to disease. In this course, three major areas of genetics are presented: molecular genetics, transmission genetics, and population genetics. Students are also exposed to an array of applied laboratory techniques.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisites: BI 120 and BI 121 or permission of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the following:
    • The molecular structure & function of nucleic acids.
    • The mechanisms underlying the “Central Dogma” of molecular biology.
    • Transmission genetics.
    • Population genetics.
    • Quantify microevolution evolution using the Hardy-Weinberg principle.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the following techniques/skills:
    • Basic nucleic acid sequence bioinformatics.
    • DNA extraction.
    • PCR amplification.
    • Gel electrophoresis.
    • Restriction enzyme digestion.
    • Lab notebook keeping.
    • Written and oral presentation of genetic scientific information, including that from scholarly literature.



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