01:447:201-202
Independent Study in Genetics (1-3,1-3)
Independent study under the direction of a member of the departmental faculty. Written report is required.
Prerequisites: Permission of department; cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. May not be used to fulfill a laboratory requirement.
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01:447:245
Introduction to Cancer (3)
Introduction to the biological and medical aspects of malignancy.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102. Credit not given for both this course and 01:447:495.
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01:447:307-308
Research in Genetics (BA,BA)
Laboratory research on original problem under the direction of a professor.
Prerequisites: 01:447:380 or 384, permission of department, and cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better.
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01:447:315
Introduction to Research in Genetics (3)
Basic principles and methods of research with microbial model systems
used in the analysis and manipulation of genes, followed by a research
project in molecular genetics.
Prerequisites: 01:160:307-308 or 315-316. Pre- or corequisite: 01:447:380 or 384. Open only to genetics majors.
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01:447:380
Genetics (4)
Introduction to the mechanisms of heredity and evolution. Mechanisms of
Mendelian inheritance, meiosis, recombination, gene mutation, and
mapping. An introduction to modern biochemical, molecular, and
population genetics.
Lec. 3 hrs., rec. 1 hr. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102 and 01:160:161-162, 171. Credit not given for both this course and 01:447:384-385, or 11:067:328 or 11:776:305.
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01:447:382
Genetics Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany 01:447:380.
Lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisite: 01:447:380 or 384.
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01:447:384-385
Genetic Analysis I,II (4,4)
Experimental methods and concepts in genetics, with emphasis on their
application to genetic research. Part I covers transmission genetics
and breeding analyses, basic molecular genetics, isolation and
characterization of mutations, and chromosome structure and function.
Part II covers mathematical genetics, recombinant DNA, genomics, and
special topics relevant to modern genetic research.
Prerequisites for 01:447:384: 01:119:101-102, 01:160:161-162, and 171. Prerequisites for 01:447:385: 01:447:384. Open only to majors in genetics or by permission of instructor. Credit not given for both this course and 01:447:380 or 11:067:328 or 11:776:305.
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01:447:387
Genetics and Evolution: Historical Perspectives (3)
In-depth examination of the scientific thought and analysis that have led to important discoveries in genetics, starting with Darwin's The Origin of Species in 1859 to the description of the structure of DNA in 1953; will also examine the conflicts and controversies generated in the scientific and public communities.
Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 384 or equivalent.
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01:447:390
General Microbiology (4)
Basic principles of microbiology. An introduction to the physiology,
morphology, pathogenicity, and genetics of groups of microorganisms and
their applications.
Lec. 3 hrs., lab. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102; 01:160:161-162, 171, and 307. Credit not given for both this course and 11:680:390.
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01:447:392
Pathogenic Microbiology (3)
Host/parasite interactions in diseases caused by microorganisms,
including pathogenicity, virulence, and immunity. Principles of
infection, transmission, and disease control also discussed.
Prerequisite: 01:119:131 or 133 or 01:447:390.
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01:447:398
Electron Microscopy (4)
Theory, practice, and application of transmission electron microscopy
and scanning electron microscopy; emphasis on material relevant to
genetics.
Pre- or corequisites: 01:119:102, 01:750:203-204, and permission of instructor (limited enrollment).
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01:447:403,404
Seminar in Genetics (1,1)
Student presentations based on special topics selected by the course instructor.
Student must take seminar concurrently with the first two semesters of research or advanced independent study.
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01:447:405
Honors Seminar in Genetics (1)
Assists students with their honors project; emphasis will be on library/internet research and thesis writing.
Prerequisites: 01:447:384-385. Open only to seniors in the departmental honors program.
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01:447:406-407
Research in Genetics (BA,BA)
Research project in the laboratory of a faculty member. Student research plans and results presented in 01:447:403,404.
Prerequisites: 01:447:315, permission of department, and cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. Open only to seniors majoring in genetics.
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01:447:408-409
Honors in Genetics (3-6,3-6)
Laboratory research on original problem under the direction of a
professor. Written thesis, oral presentation, and defense required.
Prerequisites: 01:447:315, permission of department. Open only to seniors majoring in genetics who meet the requirements for the departmental honors program.
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01:447:420
Evolutionary Genetics: Humans and Other Primates (3)
Molecular evolution of human and primate genomes; genetic and
phenotypic evolution; the genetic basis of being human; primate
phylogeny.
Prerequisites: 01:477:380 or 384 and 01:070:102, 212, or special permission of instructor. Credit not given for both this course and 01:070:420.
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01:447:451
Genomes (3)
Examination of genome structure and function in humans and other organisms. Topics include genome structure and function, the evolution of genomes and the role of genome analysis in medicine, pharmacology, and agriculture.
Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 384.
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01:447:479
Special Topics in Genetics (3)
Directed readings and discussion of selected topics of special interest in genetics.
Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 384. Topics will vary according to semester and/or instructor.
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01:447:480
Topics in Molecular Genetics (3)
Current research topics in microbial and molecular genetics. Lectures,
discussions, and critical analysis of journal articles.
Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 384.
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01:447:481
Topics in Human Genetics (3)
Genetic aspects of human health and disease. Topics include birth
defects, immunogenetics, cytogenetics, metabolic disorders, pattern of
inheritance, and genetic counseling.
Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 384.
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01:447:484
Behavioral and Neural Genetics (3)
Discussion of historical and recent research in the application of
genetic techniques to the understanding of behavioral and neural
differences.
Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 384. Statistics highly recommended.
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01:447:486
Evolutionary Genetics (3)
Principles of evolution as revealed in DNA sequences. The effects of
natural selection, genetic drift, and speciation on DNA, and the
inference of histories from comparative DNA sequence data.
Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 384.
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01:447:489,490
Advanced Independent Study in Genetics (3-3)
Advanced independent study on a selected subject conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Students must produce a written report (thesis, informational website, etc.) and present it to a departmental committee.
Pre- or corequisite: 01:447:384.
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01:447:495
Cancer (3)
Biological and medical aspects of malignancy. Oncogenic viruses,
environmental chemical carcinogens, cell growth regulation, tumor
immunology, genetics of cancer.
Prerequisite: 01:447:380 or 384. Credit not give for both this course and 01:447:245.
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01:447:498
Bacterial Physiology (3)
Bacterial biochemistry with emphasis on integration of metabolic
pathways at the level of gene expression and enzymatic activity.
Prerequisites: 01:160:307-308; 01:447:390; or permission of instructor.
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