2011-2012 Academic Catalog

Apr 24, 2024

2011-2012 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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.