BIOS260 Genetics

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of genetics. Topics of investigation include principles of Mendelian genetics, chromosomal theory, DNA structure, gene structure and expression, and population genetics. Lab investigations will utilize traditional as well as novel methods of genetic analysis including the extraction and manipulation of DNA, gel electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reactions (PCR).

Credits

4 credits

Prerequisite

BIOS150 and CHEM220

Lecture/Lab Ratio

3:3

Notes

Additional course fees apply