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Developmental Genetics
BIOL315 SP

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 that facilitate the analysis of development. Topics include egg polarity, determination, segmentation, mutants, 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Additional Requirements and/or Comments not known

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: (MB&B205 AND BIOL206)

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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