ADVANCED GENETICS
Principles of classical and modern genetic analysis taught through readings in the scientific literature and group projects. Capstone course.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Genetics undergraduate program and GENETICS 466 , 468 , or BIOCORE 587 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Biological Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Critically evaluate primary literature in the field of genetics and genomics. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explore and utilize information resources available to aid in the advancement of future professional careers. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Formulate research questions about the genetic control of biological processes and design experiments to answer these questions using appropriate genetic and genomic tools. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate teamwork, interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address societal, ethical, professional, and scientific issues related to genetics and genomics. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Communicate scientific findings effectively to multiple audiences. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Critically evaluate primary literature in the field of genetics and genomics. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Explore and utilize information resources available to aid in the advancement of future professional careers. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Formulate research questions about the genetic control of biological processes and design experiments to answer these questions using appropriate genetic and genomic tools. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Demonstrate teamwork, interpersonal and problem-solving skills to address societal, ethical, professional, and scientific issues related to genetics and genomics. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Communicate scientific findings effectively to multiple audiences. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027