BIOL210 - Genomics: Modern Genetics, Bioinformatics, and the Human Genome Project

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Genomics: Modern Genetics, Bioinformatics, and the Human Genome Project
BIOL 210 FA

Crosslistings:
MB&B 210

Genetics has provided a foundation for modern biology. We will explore the successes and limitations of classical genetics, and go on to consider how genomics has transformed this field. This course is intended to introduce students to the fields of genetics and genomics, which encompass modern molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and the structure, function, and evolution of genomes. We will discuss important new topics/areas of research that have emerged from the Genome Projects, such as epigenetics, polymorphisms, transgenics, systems biology, stem cell research, and disease mapping. We will also discuss bioethical issues that now face us in this new post-genome era.

MAJOR READINGS

GENETICS: FROM GENES TO GENOMES
Authors:
Leland Hartwell, Leroy Hood, Michael L. Goldberg, Ann E. Reynolds, Lee M. Silver, Ruth Veres

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Paper presentations, homework assignments, midterm and final exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students should have a broad familiarity with basic molecular biology (as presented in BIOL/MB&B 181 or 205). Some familiarity with evolutionary theory is desirable (although not required). Requirements: BIOL/MB&B 181 or 195 or 205 or 225 is required.
Preferred but not required: BIOL/MB&B 182.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: [MB&B195 or BIOL195] OR [MB&B181 or BIOL181] OR [BIOL205 or MB&B205]

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Weir,Michael P.

Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: SCIE121;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 75)

SR. major: 10 Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 10 SO: 25 FR: 5

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006