BIOL 105 - Genetics

Upper Division

Prerequisites
BIOL 001, BIOL 001L and BIOL 002, BIOL 002L.

This course examines the principles of inheritance in animals, plants and microbes. Topics include classical Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns, molecular understanding of DNA, RNA and information flow, and comparative genomics. These concepts are applied to the impact of genetics on the evolution of populations and the usage of genetics in medicine and technology.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
3.25 hours per week of lecture and one lab per week for 4 hours.

Fee
Laboratory fee $185.

Course credits: 1