BIOLOGY 361 - Genetics

Institution:

Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. Basic concepts of genetics, with emphasis on molecular genetics. Topics include DNA structure and replication; RNA structure; transcription; translation; genetic code; mutations and mutagenesis; recombinant DNA technology; genomics; genetics of cancer; principles of gene segregation; genetic analysis of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, including humans; and gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. In the laboratory, students spend most of the semester on an original molecular genetics research project. Prerequisites: Biology 101/102 and Chemistry 101/102. Lecture-laboratory.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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