MB&B210 - Genomics

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Genomics
MB&B 210 SP

Crosslistings:
BIOL 210

This course will focus on current topics in genomics and the future of biology as an information science. This course is intended to extend the undergraduate curriculum in molecular genetics and molecular evolution, with particular focus on the mechanisms involved in the evolution of genetic programs. 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, positive selection, and events leading to 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 used in genomics research.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected scientific journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Paper presentations, homework assignments, midterm and final exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Prerequisite for BIOL 206 is based on the assumption that students will have broad familiarity with basic molecular biology. Some familiarity with evolutionary theory is desirable (although not required).

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: BIOL206 OR MB&B206

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Lane,Robert P.

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

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004