BIOS 5240 - Microbial Genetics

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Description:

A lecture/seminar course emphasizing modern microbial genetics, as well as historic keystone experiments. This course focuses on work carried out with bacteria and bacteriophages. Concepts include mutation and selection, recombination and repair, DNA cloning and mutagenesis procedures, regulation of gene expression, differential gene expression in response to environmental stimuli, and genome organizations. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOS 3120 Microbiology and BIOS 2500 Genetics. Notes: The prerequisites to 5000-level courses are: Junior/Senior standing and at least 12 credits in biology including the specific prerequisite for each course. Credits: 3 hours Semester Offered: Fall (alternate years)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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