2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 230 - The Human Genome


This course will provide a foundation for the basic concepts in human genomics. Topics covered will include: genome structure and function, human evolution and paleogenomics, human migration, natural selection in human populations, genetic disease, microbiomics, epigenetics, and personalized medicine and ethics. The format of the course will be a combination of group projects, discussion of primary literature, and lecture.

Prerequisites: BIOL 105  , BIOL 118  

Anticipated Terms Offered: Varied