BIOL 118 - Genetics

Type of Course: Lecture, Laboratory
Investigates the nature of genes and their role in governing heredity in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Includes the principles of gene transmission, the nature of gene and chromosomal mutation, principles of gene mapping. Some aspects of molecular genetics and mechanisms of gene expression will be discussed, but are not a major part of the course. Additional topics include population and quantitative genetics, as well as the role of genes in behavior. Also includes an integrated laboratory that highlights many aspects of the lectures.

Prerequisites: BIOL 101  or BIOL 103 , and BIOL 102 .


This course information is from the 2011-2012 Academic Catalog. View this catalog.
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