Genetics

3 Credits.

This class approaches genetics as both the study of inheritance and as an approach to answer scientific questions. We cover the fundamentals of inheritance over generations and the molecular basis of resultant phenotypes, DNA sequencing and genomics, molecular evolution, and modern genetic techniques used to understand and address medically-relevant challenges. This course has no strict prerequisites, but is an upper-level science course intended for students who have taken General Biology I or have a strong biology background. Exams may be held on Thursday mornings from 8-9am, so students should have Thursday 8-9am open on their schedules.