BIOL 468 - Human Genetics

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

BIOL - Biology

Description:

Human Genetics is an advanced, current survey of molecular aspects of the genetics of humans, focusing on principles of inheritance, genetic mapping, how genes produce phenotypes, patterns of human genetic diversity, and genomics. The course objective is to compare the genetics of humans with that of experimental organisms. Topics include: What is the molecular structure and function of eukaryotic genes and chromosomes? How do mutations alter the phenotype? How are human disease loci mapped and cloned? How is the human genome organized? What is the strategy to study genes and mutations in human populations? How does the environment affect complex traits? We will discuss the basic processes of genetics, as well as the essential information needed to use genetics. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 212, or instructor approval. Lecture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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