Epigenetics

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Epigenetics is the study of gene functions that are mitotically and/or meiotically heritable, but which do not entail a change in the sequence of DNA. This course reviews these epigenetics mechanisms and discusses how they influence cellular identity, development, predisposition to disease, tumorigenesis, and onset of neurological disorders. Prerequisite: A minimum overall average of 65% in completed BIOL/BIOC/BIOM courses and 12.0 university credits including BIOL 3080H and 0.5 additional BIOL credit at the 3000 level.