Genetics
Course Description: BIO-201
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr.
This is a survey course which introduces students to the various fields of modern genetics. Topics include the diverse forms of inheritance,
the structure of chromosomes, the nature of function of genes, the regulation of gene activity,
mutation, biotechnology, and evolution. Special reference is made to human genetic disorders
and cancer. Lab work includes observing the inheritance traits in fruit flies and plants,
mapping genes to regions of chromosomes, transformation, conjugation, plasmid DNA
isolation, DNA gel electrophoresis, and protein
gel electrophoresis. Students will learn
techniques for the handling of bacteria and bacteriophage.
Prerequisite: one year of biological science
including BIO-101.
Instructional Materials:
Text: Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 1st edition, by Hartwell et al, McGraw-Hill, 2000- *In House Prepared Lab Manual*