BIO 5900 — Genetics
For Biology majors, this course examines transmission of the genetic material, molecular genetics and the genetics of population. Topics considered in both lecture and laboratory include: quantitative analyses of eukaryotic linkage; extranuclear inheritance; mutation studies; cytogenetical chromosomes studies; gene amplification; DNA extraction; DNA "fingerprinting"; protein gel electrophoresis; and transformation of prokaryotic genetic material by viral vectors. Techniques developed and utilized in the Human Genome Project and genetic engineering are emphasized. Research papers and in-class presentations are required. This course does satisfy the Biology major elective requirement