BIO 5900 - Genetics

4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs. each semester

For Biology Majors only.
This course examines transmission of the genetic material, molecular genetics and the genetics of population. Topics considered in both lecture and laboratory include: quantitative analyses of eukaryotic linkage, extra nuclear inheritance, mutation studies, cytogenetical chromosomes studies, gene amplification, DNA extraction, DNA “fingerprinting,” protein gel electrophoresis, and transformation of prokaryotic genetic material by viral vectors. Techniques developed and utilized in the Human Genome Project and genetic engineering are emphasized. Research papers and in-class presentations are required.

This course satisfies the elective credit requirement for Biology Majors.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 1400 and CHM 1100
Department: Biological Sciences