This course includes topics in both classical and molecular genetics. Topics of study may include but are not limited to Mendelian and non-Mendelian transmission of genes, sex-linked traits, chromosomal genetics and genomes, DNA structure, replication, mutation and repair, gene expression and its regulation, and other molecular genetics topics. The laboratory will evaluate wild-type and mutant model organisms using classical and/or molecular genetic approaches as well as pursue research questions in genetics using model organisms and other systems. This course consists of 3 hours of lecture per week.

Grade Basis: AL
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

• BIOL 1107 - Principles of Biology I
• BIOL 1107 L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory
• BIOL 1108 - Principles of Biology II
• BIOL 1108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory

Restrictions:

• Offered regularly.
• Minimum of C- in prerequisite courses is required to enroll in upper level biology courses (3000-4000)