BIO 05900 - Genetics

Institution:

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

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Description:

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 Prerequisites: BIO 14 , CHM 11

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kbcc.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 368-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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