BGY U201 - Genetics:We Are All Unique

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Offers a description of genetics and the physical nature of genes. Discusses the current evolutionary theories and the modern use of genetics in medicine, law, and ecology. Did you know that each human cell has the capacity to store the information contained in all 30 volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica three times over DNA carries all of this information and also provides the instructions to build our bodies. No person living or dead shares the same DNA pattern you hold. Topics covered include cell division, genetic crosses, gene linkage and mapping, mutation, investigation of DNA, disease, and genetic engineering.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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