— Comparative Genomics

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Comparison of genomes at the population and species level. Genomic techniques for mapping disease (and other) genes, reconstruction of evolutionary history and migration patterns, determination of gene function, prediction of organismal traits, and metagenomics: determination of community composition and function. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL). BIS 181 — Comparative Genomics (3 units) Course Description: Comparison of genomes at the population and species level. Genomic techniques for mapping disease (and other) genes, reconstruction of evolutionary history and migration patterns, determination of gene function, prediction of organismal traits, and metagenomics: determination of community composition and function. Prerequisite(s): BIS 101 C- or better or BIS 101V C- or better; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to seniors. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL). BIS 181 — Comparative Genomics (3 units) Course Description: Comparison of genomes at the population and species level. Genomic techniques for mapping disease (and other) genes, reconstruction of evolutionary history and migration patterns, determination of gene function, prediction of organismal traits, and metagenomics: determination of community composition and function. Prerequisite(s): BIS 101 C- or better or BIS 101V C- or better; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to seniors. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.