BIOMG 2800

Lectures in Genetics and Genomics

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog.

General introduction to the fundamental principles of genetics in eukaryotes and bacteria. Topics include: gene transmission, linkage, recombination, structure, mutations, and manipulation, as well as analysis of genomes in individuals and populations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one college-level introductory biology course or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: BIOMG 2800, ENVS 2830, NTRES 2830.

Last 4 terms offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SU, 2024SP

Outcomes

• Describe basic principles of inheritance, gene expression, and genomic structure in the context of biological evolution.
• Think analytically and creatively about the applications of basic principles of inheritance and gene expression to interpretations of naturally occurring and experimental biological phenomena.
• Know how genetics provides an experimental approach that can be used to investigate almost any aspect of biology.
• Develop an appreciation that genetics is important to future progress in medical sciences.
• Develop problem solving skills employing logical thought.

Distribution Category (BIO-AS) (OPHLS-AG)

When Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Comments Biological sciences majors must take course for a letter grade. Weekly problem solving sessions are strongly recommended.

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