BIOL 3325 General Genetics

The purpose of this course is to provide students an understanding of classical genetics (basic terms, principles, Mendelian Laws, extension of Mendelian laws and non-Mendelian inheritance), molecular genetics and familiarity with research methods used in the study of genetics. The major topics covered in this course are the continuity of life-cell division, and structure and function of DNA, three biological processes: replication, transcription and translation, types of mutations and chromosomal aberrations related to different genetic diseases. Completion of BIOL 2325 is recommended.