BIOL 22000 - Topics in Genetics and Evolution

GER 3/B
Introduction to chromosome structure, mitosis and meiosis. Principles of Mendelian segregation. Linkage and eukaryotic gene mapping. Genetic analysis of mutations, and their use in genetic screens for gene discovery and pathway analysis in model genetic systems (yeast, flies, and mice). Basic principles in molecular evolution.
prereq: BIOL 10000 or equiv.
3 hrs 3 cr.
spring only