BISC 219 - Genetics with Laboratory

Institution:

Wellesley College

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Description:

Webb, Sequeira, Beers, Crum The goal of the course is to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of genetics at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. The mechanisms that regulate the control of gene expression leading to alteration in phenotype during cellular differential will be studied. A link will be established between the generation of genetic variants through mutation and recombination, their patterns of inherit-ance, interactions between genes to produce complex phenotypes and the maintenance of such genetic variation in natural populations. Topics will include: organization of the eukaryotic genome, gene structure and function, multi-level gene control, genetics of pattern forma-tion, inheritance of gene differences, gene and allele interactions and aspects of population and evolutionary genetics. Laboratory experi-ments will expose students to the fundamentals of genetics including modern molecular techniques for genetic analysis. Prerequisite: 110 and one unit of college chemistry. Not open to first-year students. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Fall Unit: 1.25

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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