MB&B331 - The Genomics of Evolution, Adaptation, and Regulation

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Academic Year 2002/2003

The Genomics of Evolution, Adaptation, and Regulation
MB&B 331 FA

Crosslistings:
MB&B 531

This course will focus on current topics in genomics and the future of biology as an information science. We will explore topics in genome evolution (e.g., the origins of genomes and the evolutionary forces that shape genomes), adaptation (e.g., comparative genomics, selection, and speciation), regulation (e.g., promoter informatics, epigenetic codes, and regulatory networks), and development (e.g., genetic programs that specify time and space in embryos). An important goal of this course is to introduce students to the power (and potential pitfalls) of various bioinformatic tools and databases. Readings will be from primary literature and students will conduct an independent bioinformatic research project.

MAJOR READINGS

No textbook is required for the course; readings will be from the primary literature.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Participation, including an in-class presentation of a paper, and a final research paper utilizing bioinformatics on an olfactory-related topic of interest.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The course format will be lecture, discussion of primary literature and computer lab work.

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

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Lane,Robert P.

Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SHAN201

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 8 Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003