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Academic Year 2004/2005

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.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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