Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and Genetics Undergraduate Majors
This course is intended for first year students and others new to the genetics major. Discussion of university policies and resources, requirements of the major, career opportunities, and other topics related to the first-year experience. Graduation Restriction: Only one of GEN 1100 or 1120 may count toward graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: Required.
Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 3130 or GEN 3130
Fundamental concepts and current issues of human genetics. Human chromosome analysis, pedigree analysis, gene mapping, the human genome project, sex determination, genetics of the immune system, genetics of cancer, gene therapy, the genetic basis of human diversity, eugenics.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
(Cross-listed with BIOL 3490).
Credits: 4. Contact Hours: Lecture 3, Laboratory 2.
Prereq: GEN 3130 or GEN 3200
Explores the analysis of genomic data using computational tools to address biological questions. An introduction to key areas such as genomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology for students in the life sciences. Gain foundational knowledge and practical experience in applying computer technology to analyze and interpret biological data.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 3130 or GEN 3130
Principles of molecular genetics and analysis of gene expression, including elements of the Central Dogma (DNA replication, transcription, and translation) and gene regulation. Utilizing examples from the primary literature to illustrate experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 3130 or GEN 3130
The principles and practice of genetic analysis. Mendelian genetic analysis, mutational, transgenic, and genomic analysis of gene function, linkage and gene mapping, chromosomal aberrations, aneuploidy and polyploidy, extrachromosomal inheritance, analysis of genetic pathways.
(Typically Offered: Spring)
(Cross-listed with BIOL 4620).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: BIOL 3150
The population and quantitative genetic basis of evolutionary processes. The role of genetic variation in natural selection and the influences of random processes on evolutionary change. The determinants of phenotype.
(Typically Offered: Fall)
Credits: 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: GEN 3130; Junior or Senior Standing; Instructor Permission
Independent study in any area of genetics. Graduation Restriction: Students may use no more than 9 credits of university-wide 4900 credits (including GEN 4900) toward the total of 120 credits required for graduation.
Credits: 1. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.
Prereq: Junior classification
Intended to develop career objectives and obtain positions appropriate to the goals of students, in particular juniors, in preparation for position searches in the senior year. Discussion of various career paths in genetics disciplines; identification of experiences to enhance entry to specific careers; exposure to professional practices not covered elsewhere including literature database management, scientific figure preparation for publication, the peer-review journal system, the federal competitive grants system, laboratory budgets and management, authorship and collaborations, etc.; preparation of effective curricula vitae and application letters; and verbal scientific discourse appropriate to interview interactions and other professional settings.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-2. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: BIOL 2120; Junior or Senior Standing; Instructor Permission
For students registering to be undergraduate laboratory or classroom assistants. Graduation Restriction: No more than 2 credits of GEN 4920 may be applied toward the Genetics advanced course requirement. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: GEN 3130; Instructor Permission
Content varies from year to year. Graduation Restriction: Genetics students may use no more than 9 credits of university-wide 4900 - 4990 credits toward the total of 120 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits.
Prereq: GEN 3130; Junior or Senior Standing; Instructor Permission
Attendance and critique of departmental seminars in BBMB, GDCB, or EEOB. Graduation Restriction: Genetics students may use no more than 9 credits of university-wide 4900 - 4990 credits toward the total of 120 credits required for graduation. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)
Credits: Required.
Prereq: Senior classification; Department Permission
Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: GEN 3130; Junior or Senior Standing; Instructor Permission
Independent research in any area of genetics. Graduation Restriction: Genetics students may use no more than 9 credits of university-wide 4900 - 4990 credits toward the total of 120 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)
Credits: 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: GEN 3130; Junior or Senior Standing; Instructor Permission; Membership in the University Honors Program
Independent research in any area of genetics; for Honors students only. Graduation Restriction: Genetics students may use no more than 9 credits of university-wide 4900 - 4990 credits toward the total of 120 credits required for graduation.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer)