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 a familiarity with research methods used in the study of genetics. The major topics covered in this course are the continuity of life, cell division, the structure and function of DNA, replication, transcription, and translation, types of mutations, and chromosomal aberrations related to different genetic diseases. Completion of BIOL 2325 is recommended.

 
 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 1315; or BIOL 2311