BIO 243(E) - Genetics

Credit(s): 4
MassTransfer Block Code: Natural & Physical Laboratory Science
An investigation into the nature of inheritance in plants, animals, and microorganisms. This course covers the fundamentals of modern genetics including the patterns of inheritance, molecular genetics, and population genetics. Current advances in topics such as DNA fingerprinting, the human genome project, and genetic engineering are also considered. Connections between genetics and evolution are woven into the course. Laboratories support the lecture topics and introduce students to modern techniques in biotechnology.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 107, BIO 110, BIO 120, or BIO 229 with a grade of C or higher
Note: BIO 107 is the recommended prerequisite.

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