BI 261 - Genetics

Institution:

Fairfield University

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Description:

This course offers a comprehensive study of the funda-mental principles of classical and molecular genetics.Major topics include transmission (Mendelian) genetics, gene linkage and mapping, fundamentals of molecular biology, molecular approaches to genetic analysis, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology, microbial genetics, developmental genetics, and popu-lation genetics.The course emphasizes the role of genetics in evolutionary biology.Three lectures, one lab.(Prerequisites: BI 170, 171, and 172) Four credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

fairfield.edu/

Phone Number:

(203) 254-4000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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