BIOL 359 - Genetic Basis of Behavior

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Case Western Reserve University

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In this course, students will discuss scientific papers on Drosophila behavior. Emphasis will be given to studies that employ the powerful genetic tools available in Drosophila to the study of behavior. The topics covered will include: innate behaviors (e.g. sexual behavior); learning and memory; sensory information processing; anatomy of the Drosophila adult brain; genetic screenings for behavioral mutants; genetic tools to interfere with behavioral response. Students will be required to write and develop an objective project that combines genetics with behavioral tests. Students will be graded in presentations as well as a final grant proposal. Lab component will consist of experimentation in files using genetics and behavioral analyses, to be carried out in the last 6 weeks of the course. Counts as a Biology laboratory course for the B.A. and B.S. Biology degrees. Offered as BIOL 359 and BIOL 459. Prereq: BIOL 216 or BIOL 251.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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