INSC 578 - Advance Topics in Behavioral Genetics

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Ted Abel/Maja Bucan. This course focuses on the use of genetic techniques to study the molecular and cellular bases of behavior. Particular emphasis will be given to the role of genetic approaches in understanding the biological processes underlying learning, memory storage, circadian rhythms, and drug abuse. Reverse genetic approaches utilizing gene knockout and transgenic technology, as well as forward genetic approaches using mutagenesis and quantitative genetic techniques, will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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