BIO K 262 - Genetics

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Three Rivers

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Prerequisites: BIO* K121 & K122, MAT* K186 or higher, CHE* K111 or CHE* K121 & K122, or successful completion of BIO* K121, MAT* K137, CHE* K111 or CHE* K121 and the written permission of the instructor, all courses passed with a "C" grade or better. This introductory course covers the basic principles, theories and laws of heredity. Topics to be covered will include mitosis, meiosis, DNA & RNA and their role in protein synthesis, chromosomes, genes, recombinant DNA, and Mendelian and Human Genetics. Laboratory experience will incorporate the use of fruit flies to examine the ways in which traits are inherited, as well as gel electrophoresis and recombinant DNA procedures to explore modern concepts of cytogenetic technology.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.trcc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 886-0177

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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