BIOL3060

Foundations in Genetics

Name: Foundations in Genetics
Rating: 3.58 (230 reviews)

Genetics is the study of heredity. In this course, we will explore the fundamental concepts of molecular and transmission genetics in eukaryotes and the applications of this foundation to the study of genotype-phenotype relationships. Important topics will include gene expression, Mendelian genetics, the chromosomal theory of inheritance, genetic linkage, and epigenetic inheritance. Students will also be introduced to some of the tools that are commonly used for genetic and genomic analyses and to the special cases of cancer genetics and extranuclear genetics.

Course overview

Department: Biology
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.58 / 5

Based on 230 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Rebecca K Dunn
Summer 2026
Lara Kazo
Spring 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.37/5
Rebecca Dunn
Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.17/5
Zoe Hilbert
Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.39/5

Sections

Section 01
Summer 2026 · Rebecca K Dunn · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 02
Summer 2026 · Rebecca K Dunn · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 01
Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 300 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 300 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered