Survey in Biology - Genetics

(2 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

In this course, we will learn about the basic concepts of genetic inheritance, i.e. how Mendelian traits are passed to the next generation. In addition, we will review our current understanding of chromosomes, DNA, genes and their regulation. Finally, we will consider how such genes can control normal developmental events in organisms, whereas aberrant control of genes can lead to developmental failure and cancer.