BIOL 3060 Foundations in Genetics
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
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Summer
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- BIOL2000
Requirements fulfilled
- Biology B.A.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.S.: 3000-level-or-higher Biology elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.A.: Genetics and Genomics category (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.S.: Genetics and Genomics category (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biochemistry B.S.: One course in genetics or genomics from the following list (3 or 4 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Official evaluation summary
3.58 / 5
Data freshness
Instructors
- Rebecca Dunn
- Lara Kazo
- Zoe Hilbert
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 01
- Section 02