BI 311 - Genetics

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory and one hour of recitation weekly. Topics covered include classical genetics, human genetics, developmental and cancer genetics, population and evolutionary genetics. A weekly recitation deals with problems from the end of each chapter. Lab exercises include chromosome preparation from plants, animals, and human; karyotyping and pedigree analyses; Drosophila experiments using a virtual fl y lab; cancer genetics; and testing the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Movies on recent developments in genetics and journal articles are assigned for classroom discussions and student presentations. Prerequisites: All fi ve foundation Biology courses (213, 215, 217, 219, and 221). Students not majoring in Biology should have BI 219 and 221 (or equivalent) and permission of the instructor. CH 112 is a prerequisite for all students. Offered fall semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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