Fundamental Genetics Laboratory

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

This laboratory provides experience in genetics and molecular biology experimentation and analysis in a smaller scale project than the fall genetics lab. The course is a semester-long research project, so this is not a regular lab course. Any life science major can do well in this course. You will use Mendelian and molecular genetics to characterize a gene that causes a disease in an animal model. You will write a paper in a mentored experience and learn about molecular genetics research through this process. By the end of the course, you will be able to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in essential laboratory techniques in molecular biology and genetics 2. Demonstrate proficiency in scientific writing and clearly articulate scientific concepts 3. Develop open, honest, and empathetic communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with a lab partner 4. Develop confidence and research competence to pursue undergraduate research (or a research job, if you are a senior) after the conclusion of the course