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Academic Year 2002/2003

Genes in Development
BIOL 315 SP
Crosslistings:
BIOL 515

Drosophila developmental genetics is the primary subject material for the course. Emphasis is placed on the role of genetics (gene activity and regulation) in development as well as the tools of genetics and molecular biology that facilitate the analysis of development. Topics include egg polarity, determination, segmentation, pattern formation and genome mapping.

MAJOR READINGS

Review articles and research papers from the current scientific literature will be assigned and suggested.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class participation in discussion, short written reviews of research papers, major library paper on a relevant topic of the student's choosing.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (MB&B205 AND BIOL206) OR (MB&B225 AND BIOL206) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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