Course Description

Genetics 411a Genes and Genomes I

An examination of the current concepts of organization, transmission and expression of eukaryotic genes in the context of the chromosome. Topics to be covered include chromatin organization and composition, genomic rearrangements, techniques for mapping genes and manipulating genomes.

Antirequisite: The former Genetics 433.

Prerequisites: Biology 280a and 281b, and registration in a Year 4 Honors program or Diploma in Honors Standing program in Genetics or other Life Science, or permission of the program chair.

2 lecture hours, half course.

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